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F959 YOH

1988 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,825 mi
Last recorded65,825 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2008
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi Colt72,837 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF959 YOH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2008 65,825 miles

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

slight movement in both front anti roll bar d bushes ok at time of test

Fail 12 Mar 2008 65,817 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

slight movement in both front anti roll bar d bushes ok at time of test

Pass 1 Mar 2007 63,559 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 63,549 miles

Nearside Outer Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Outer Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2005 59,174 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nail in tyre

oil leak

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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F959 YOH is a 1988 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 F959 YOH, 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 F959 YOH registered?

F959 YOH is a 1988 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 17 October 1988.

Is F959 YOH safe to buy?

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