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F924 PYH

1988 Mitsubishi Colt

Grey Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

44,488 mi
Last recorded44,488 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi Colt72,837 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF924 PYH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 44,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

fron t bumper slightly insecure

Pass 20 Jan 2012 41,659 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2011 38,854 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 38,854 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 36,225 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 36,221 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2008 33,514 miles

N/s/front tyre close and perished.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 33,514 miles

N/s/front tyre close and perished.

Pass 9 Nov 2007 30,904 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Nov 2007 30,904 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 27,924 miles

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 9 Nov 2005 26,045 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 26,039 miles

Inner Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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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F924 PYH is a 1988 Mitsubishi Colt in Grey with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 F924 PYH, 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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What year was F924 PYH registered?

F924 PYH is a 1988 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 25 November 1988.

Is F924 PYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F924 PYH shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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