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F260 RLA

1989 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,933 mi
Last recorded149,933 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2007
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi Colt85,709 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF260 RLA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2007 149,933 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 149,933 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 135,244 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 135,244 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2005 118,854 miles

front crossmember very rusty off side

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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F260 RLA is a 1989 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F260 RLA, 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 F260 RLA registered?

F260 RLA is a 1989 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 22 February 1989.

Is F260 RLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F260 RLA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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