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F268 TLX

1989 Mitsubishi Colt

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,185 mi
Last recorded55,185 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2007
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi Colt85,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF268 TLX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2007 55,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front no plate damaged

Pass 15 Mar 2006 53,750 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 53,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front reg plate cracked.

slight noise on n/s rear wheel bearing.

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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F268 TLX is a 1989 Mitsubishi Colt in White with a 1,298cc 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 F268 TLX, 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 F268 TLX?

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What year was F268 TLX registered?

F268 TLX is a 1989 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F268 TLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F268 TLX 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.

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