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A439 SKM

1984 Mitsubishi Colt

Gold Petrol 1410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,225 mi
Last recorded174,225 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA439 SKM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,410cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2009 174,225 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine noise

engine oil leak

front anti roll bar bushes slight play

oil light stays on

Pass 26 Jun 2008 169,110 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 159,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside lower side sill slightly corroded but not excessive and not within pescribed areas

oil pressure warning lamp illuminated

Pass 18 Jul 2006 153,702 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 142,573 miles

slight corrosion to nearside and offside front inner wings

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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A439 SKM is a 1984 Mitsubishi Colt in Gold with a 1,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A439 SKM, 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 42 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A439 SKM registered?

A439 SKM is a 1984 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 December 1984.

Is A439 SKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A439 SKM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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