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F35 HDV

1989 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,802 mi
Last recorded119,802 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi Colt85,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF35 HDV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 119,802 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 114,358 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 114,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 107,453 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 95,774 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 87,060 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 79,607 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 79,607 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 72,571 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 64,707 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 63,007 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s wiper blade splitting

replacement fuel cap fitted with seal

Pass 15 Apr 2008 61,181 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Apr 2008 61,181 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 60,368 miles

power steering belt slack.

rusting at brake servo unit.

Pass 21 Apr 2006 60,040 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 59,974 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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F35 HDV is a 1989 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F35 HDV, 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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F35 HDV is a 1989 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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