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F426 YCK

1989 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,458 mi
Last recorded43,458 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi Colt85,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF426 YCK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 43,458 miles

Front bumper insecure

o/s front cross member corroded not with-in

o/s rear lamp cracked

Fail 27 Jul 2015 43,452 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front bumper insecure

o/s front cross member corroded not with-in

o/s front inner wheel arch corroded not with-in

o/s rear lamp cracked

Pass 4 Jul 2014 37,065 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front no plate cracked

n/s front disc corroded

o/s front inner wheel arch corroded not with-in

o/s front mud flap insercure

o/s rear tyre cut in side wall

Fail 3 Jul 2014 37,062 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front no plate cracked

n/s front disc corroded

o/s front inner wheel arch corroded not with-in

o/s front mud flap insercure

o/s rear tyre cut in side wall

Pass 2 Jul 2013 30,926 miles

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

front no plate cracked

o/s rear lamp cracked

Fail 1 Jul 2013 30,922 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

front no plate cracked

n/s wiper blade split on end

o/s rear lamp cracked

Pass 27 Jul 2012 23,041 miles

N/s front bumper corner, mounting loose but bumper still seccure

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

Tailpipe corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2012 23,041 miles

N/s front bumper corner, mounting loose but bumper still seccure

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

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

Tailpipe corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2011 18,402 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 16,582 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 13,590 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 10,988 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 10,956 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 10,930 miles

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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F426 YCK is a 1989 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F426 YCK, 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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F426 YCK is a 1989 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 10 February 1989.

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