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E412 GFH

1987 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

110,980 mi
Last recorded110,980 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2009
Typical for 1987 Mitsubishi Colt71,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE412 GFH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2009 110,980 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

car has been standing about

rear wiper blade split

strong advice bad engine oil leaks

strong advice can not check outer door seals plastic covers over seals

strong advice looks like filler has been used on both rear inner wheel archs to door seals front end

Pass 22 Jul 2008 108,608 miles

STRONG ADVISE; ALL 4 WINGS & WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED / BOTH N/S & O/S INNER / OUTER BODY SILLS COVERED [NOT INSPECTED].

Fail 22 Jul 2008 108,607 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

STRONG ADVISE; ALL 4 WINGS & WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED / BOTH N/S & O/S INNER / OUTER BODY SILLS COVERED [NOT INSPECTED].

Pass 22 Nov 2007 107,895 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 107,895 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front wings corroded through

both rear wheel arches corroding.

engine oil leak.

front anti-roll bar bushes worn.

o/s/f brake disc slightly pitted.

FUEL FILLER NECK CORRODED THROUGH.

Pass 24 May 2006 105,625 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 105,625 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

all wheel arches are rusty

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Colt?

Based on 950,325 MOT tests across 68,947 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
5,095
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
68,947
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,841
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,645
Registration plate lamp not working 16,687
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12,487
position lamp(s) not working 9,761
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E412 GFH is a 1987 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1987 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 71,739 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Colt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,841 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E412 GFH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Colt typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 39 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E412 GFH registered?

E412 GFH is a 1987 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 3 November 1987.

Is E412 GFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E412 GFH shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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