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E118 HPM

1988 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

86,219 mi
Last recorded86,219 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi Colt72,837 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE118 HPM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 86,219 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 86,096 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2020 86,096 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 85,464 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 85,464 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 84,741 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 83,938 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2016 83,318 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 82,611 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2014 81,504 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded/repaired

Pass 19 Apr 2013 80,413 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 80,413 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 78,983 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 77,154 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 75,465 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 75,465 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 73,925 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 73,687 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 71,433 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 69,214 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 66,733 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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E118 HPM is a 1988 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 E118 HPM, 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 E118 HPM registered?

E118 HPM is a 1988 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 27 April 1988.

Is E118 HPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E118 HPM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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