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F263 SPU

1989 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,616 mi
Last recorded136,616 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2008
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi Colt85,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF263 SPU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2008 136,616 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

small exhaust leak from the centre section,but still sound.

some corosion of the front cross member.

some corosion of the o/s sill upper edge,but not in a perscibed area,or effecting the strength of the vehicle.

some general under floor corosion.

Pass 11 Oct 2008 136,616 miles

small exhaust leak from the centre section,but still sound.

some corosion of the front cross member.

some corosion of the o/s sill upper edge,but not in a perscibed area,or effecting the strength of the vehicle.

some general under floor corosion.

Pass 23 Oct 2007 129,622 miles

some corrosion of the front brake pipes.

Fail 23 Oct 2007 129,622 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

some corrosion of the front brake pipes.

spare tyre in poor condition.

Pass 27 Oct 2006 122,264 miles

n/s/f and o/s/r tyresworn close to limits.

n/s/f outer gaitor in poor condition.

some corosion in exhaust system.

some play in front a/roll bar bushes.

Fail 20 Oct 2006 122,264 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both headlamp aims on the min setting.

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres close to legal limits,and some perish cracks in walls.

some play in front a/roll bar links and bushes.

Pass 18 Oct 2005 112,697 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 112,697 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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F263 SPU is a 1989 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 F263 SPU, 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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F263 SPU is a 1989 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 26 May 1989.

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