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F533 FDV

1988 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,055 mi
Last recorded88,055 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2009
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi Colt72,837 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF533 FDV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2009 88,055 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 78,066 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 78,066 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 65,667 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 57,024 miles

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

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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F533 FDV is a 1988 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1988 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 72,837 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 F533 FDV, 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 38 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F533 FDV?

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What year was F533 FDV registered?

F533 FDV is a 1988 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F533 FDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F533 FDV 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 F533 FDV have outstanding finance?

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