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E153 LFL

1988 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,054 mi
Last recorded86,054 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2005
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi Colt72,837 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE153 LFL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,244cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 23 Dec 2005 86,054 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside washer jet partially blocked

offside wheelarch corroded but not causing sharp edges

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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E153 LFL is a 1988 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E153 LFL, 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.

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What year was E153 LFL registered?

E153 LFL is a 1988 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E153 LFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E153 LFL shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E153 LFL have outstanding finance?

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