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F231 SUV

1989 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,019 mi
Last recorded58,019 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2009
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi Colt85,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF231 SUV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2009 58,019 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 54,948 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 49,939 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 45,671 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre surface cracking in tread

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 45,671 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre surface cracking in tread

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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F231 SUV is a 1989 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F231 SUV, 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 F231 SUV registered?

F231 SUV is a 1989 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F231 SUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F231 SUV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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