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F254 PPG

1989 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,359 mi
Last recorded90,359 miles
Recorded on16 May 2008
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi Colt85,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF254 PPG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2008 90,359 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r outer sill and inner wheel arch corroded

o/s/f indicator lense damaged

o/s/r tyre starting to get low

rear exhaust slightly noisey

Fail 15 May 2008 90,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r outer sill and inner wheel arch corroded

o/s/f indicator lense damaged

o/s/r tyre starting to get low

rear exhaust slightly noisey

Pass 16 May 2007 88,884 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 88,884 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

spare tyre soft

Pass 25 May 2006 87,263 miles

front anti-roll bar support bushes slight play

n/s dor mirror glass missing

slight rust in front cross-member

slight rust in o/s/r brake pipe

Fail 25 May 2006 87,263 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front anti-roll bar support bushes slight play

n/s dor mirror glass missing

slight rust in front cross-member

slight rust in o/s/r brake pipe

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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F254 PPG is a 1989 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F254 PPG, 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

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What year was F254 PPG registered?

F254 PPG is a 1989 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 24 February 1989.

Is F254 PPG safe to buy?

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