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E55 AKO

1988 Mitsubishi Colt

Gold Petrol 1244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,571 mi
Last recorded90,571 miles
Recorded on13 May 2009
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi Colt72,837 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE55 AKO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,244cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2009 90,571 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 90,571 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 89,419 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 87,950 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 87,921 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 86,404 miles

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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E55 AKO is a 1988 Mitsubishi Colt in Gold with a 1,244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 72,837 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 E55 AKO, 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 38 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E55 AKO registered?

E55 AKO is a 1988 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 13 June 1988.

Is E55 AKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E55 AKO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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