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F281 LUR

1989 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,560 mi
Last recorded67,560 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2008
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi Colt85,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF281 LUR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2008 67,560 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front mirror cracked

Pass 3 Apr 2008 66,766 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 12 Apr 2007 63,298 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 61,383 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 61,383 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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F281 LUR 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 80%.

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 F281 LUR, 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 F281 LUR registered?

F281 LUR is a 1989 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 5 May 1989.

Is F281 LUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F281 LUR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F281 LUR have outstanding finance?

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