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E888 YVU

1988 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,978 mi
Last recorded69,978 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi Colt72,837 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE888 YVU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 69,978 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2012 69,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2011 58,795 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Jun 2011 58,647 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 50,962 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 50,962 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 50,807 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 50,756 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 50,623 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 50,275 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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E888 YVU is a 1988 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E888 YVU, 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 E888 YVU registered?

E888 YVU is a 1988 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 9 March 1988.

Is E888 YVU safe to buy?

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