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E833 PNX

1988 Mitsubishi Colt

Grey Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

47,596 mi
Last recorded47,596 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi Colt72,837 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE833 PNX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 47,596 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 47,596 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 46,893 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 46,893 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 46,589 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 46,589 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 45,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 45,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 44,253 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 43,797 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 43,797 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 42,563 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 42,155 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 42,155 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 40,566 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 39,889 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 39,483 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 38,879 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 38,022 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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E833 PNX is a 1988 Mitsubishi Colt in Grey with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E833 PNX, 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 E833 PNX registered?

E833 PNX is a 1988 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 4 January 1988.

Is E833 PNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E833 PNX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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