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SBE 152T

1978 Mitsubishi Colt

Brown Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,505 mi
Last recorded60,505 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBE 152T
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2011 60,505 miles

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

Propshaft center bearing rubber perished.

Pass 2 Aug 2007 58,798 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 58,796 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 54,924 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2006 54,910 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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SBE 152T is a 1978 Mitsubishi Colt in Brown with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SBE 152T, 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 48 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SBE 152T?

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What year was SBE 152T registered?

SBE 152T is a 1978 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is SBE 152T safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBE 152T shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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