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M242 AKF

1995 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,825 mi
Last recorded88,825 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2007
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi Colt82,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM242 AKF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2007 88,825 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 84,728 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2006 84,728 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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M242 AKF is a 1995 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 82,317 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 M242 AKF, 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 31 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M242 AKF registered?

M242 AKF is a 1995 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M242 AKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M242 AKF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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