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C57 MGP

1988 Mitsubishi Colt

Maroon Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,100 mi
Last recorded157,100 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2008
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi Colt72,837 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC57 MGP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1988
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2008 157,100 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 154,100 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 164,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 164,100 miles

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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C57 MGP is a 1988 Mitsubishi Colt in Maroon with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 C57 MGP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C57 MGP registered?

C57 MGP is a 1988 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 22 August 1988.

Is C57 MGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C57 MGP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C57 MGP have outstanding finance?

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