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F344 RPX

1989 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,737 mi
Last recorded103,737 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2010
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi Colt85,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF344 RPX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2010 103,737 miles

screen has shallow scatch in wiper arc

Fail 15 Feb 2010 103,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

corrotion to nearside rear cill end

oil leak(suspect oil pressure switch)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 99,098 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 93,543 miles

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

o/s wiper blade poor repair ok at time of test

Fail 9 May 2008 93,543 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

o/s wiper blade poor repair ok at time of test

Pass 4 May 2007 86,313 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 81,776 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 81,776 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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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F344 RPX is a 1989 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F344 RPX, 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 F344 RPX registered?

F344 RPX is a 1989 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 20 April 1989.

Is F344 RPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F344 RPX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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