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E159 EMJ

1988 Mitsubishi Colt

Grey Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

52,371 mi
Last recorded52,371 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi Colt72,837 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE159 EMJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 52,371 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 48,544 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 47,218 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 47,191 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 47,158 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 47,160 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 46,962 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 45,040 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 44,961 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2007 44,941 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 44,659 miles

wheel caps fitted wheel nuts not ckecked

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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E159 EMJ is a 1988 Mitsubishi Colt in Grey with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 E159 EMJ, 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 E159 EMJ registered?

E159 EMJ is a 1988 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 4 June 1988.

Is E159 EMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E159 EMJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E159 EMJ have outstanding finance?

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