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F544 GMB

1988 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,719 mi
Last recorded61,719 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi Colt72,837 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF544 GMB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2013 61,719 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 61,719 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 61,694 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 61,001 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 61,001 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 57,892 miles

N/S/R hub bearing slightly noisey

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2009 54,956 miles

N/S/R tyre cracking

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S/R tyre cracking

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2008 52,977 miles

drivers seat belt buckle stiff

offside wing mirror glass loose

slight cracks nearside and offside front inner brake flexi`s

slight cracks rear brake flexi`s

slight judder on front brake on rolling road

surface corrosion nearside rear metal brake pipe

surface corrosion offside front chassis leg

surface corrosion offside rear inner sill

Fail 12 Aug 2008 52,977 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

drivers seat belt buckle stiff

offside wing mirror glass loose

slight cracks nearside and offside front inner brake flexi`s

slight cracks rear brake flexi`s

slight judder on front brake on rolling road

surface corrosion nearside rear metal brake pipe

surface corrosion offside front chassis leg

surface corrosion offside rear inner sill

Pass 9 Aug 2007 50,665 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 50,665 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

drivers seatbelt tight to engage in stalk.

engine oil leak exsesive.

n/s mirror glass loose.

Pass 10 Aug 2006 48,891 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 48,891 miles

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

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

ADVISE N/S DOOR MIRROR LOOSE

ADVISE OIL LEAKS

Pass 11 Aug 2005 47,462 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 47,462 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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F544 GMB is a 1988 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 F544 GMB, 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.

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F544 GMB is a 1988 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 25 November 1988.

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