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F966 OHY

1988 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,593 mi
Last recorded111,593 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2009
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi Colt72,837 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF966 OHY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2009 111,593 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2009 111,390 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 104,687 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 104,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 102,495 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Sep 2006 100,521 miles

Front tyres perished

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Oil leak

Rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2005 98,791 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 98,720 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust front pipe corroded & slightly blowing

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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F966 OHY is a 1988 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F966 OHY, 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 F966 OHY registered?

F966 OHY is a 1988 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 8 September 1988.

Is F966 OHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F966 OHY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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