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F117 GKP

1989 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,776 mi
Last recorded28,776 miles
Recorded on2 May 2020
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi Colt85,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF117 GKP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2020 28,776 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2020 28,776 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2016 28,486 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 28,053 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 26,346 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 25,684 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 22,530 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 22,530 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 19,653 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 19,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 17,884 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 17,144 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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F117 GKP is a 1989 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 85,709 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 F117 GKP, 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 37 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F117 GKP registered?

F117 GKP is a 1989 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 17 February 1989.

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