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F435 MFP

1989 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

169,058 mi
Last recorded169,058 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2012
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi Colt85,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF435 MFP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2012 169,058 miles

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

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

both rear inner sills rusting in places around prescribed areas

brake flexi hoses slight deterioating

Fail 28 Dec 2011 169,033 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 166,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight rear wheel bearings noise

Pass 17 Dec 2009 165,131 miles

both rear inner wing areas coroding in places. petrol pipes and sdtarting to rust

Pass 9 Dec 2008 162,020 miles

outer sills weak in places.exhaust rusting in p[laces

Pass 20 Dec 2007 158,594 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 153,038 miles

rear plate starting to fade; both rear tyres close to limit

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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F435 MFP is a 1989 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F435 MFP, 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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What year was F435 MFP registered?

F435 MFP is a 1989 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 23 January 1989.

Is F435 MFP safe to buy?

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