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F742 PUU

1988 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,613 mi
Last recorded113,613 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2011
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi Colt72,837 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF742 PUU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 7 Sep 2011 113,613 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 112,822 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 112,140 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 111,559 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 110,120 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 110,508 miles

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

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

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

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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F742 PUU is a 1988 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F742 PUU, 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

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What year was F742 PUU registered?

F742 PUU is a 1988 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 13 October 1988.

Is F742 PUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F742 PUU shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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