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F248 LPP

1989 Mitsubishi Colt

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,439 mi
Last recorded64,439 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2006
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi Colt85,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF248 LPP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2006 64,439 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 64,424 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jun 2005 60,836 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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F248 LPP is a 1989 Mitsubishi Colt in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F248 LPP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F248 LPP?

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What year was F248 LPP registered?

F248 LPP is a 1989 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 9 January 1989.

Is F248 LPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F248 LPP shows 3 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.

Does F248 LPP have outstanding finance?

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