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E177 ORU

1988 Mitsubishi Colt

Grey Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,219 mi
Last recorded67,219 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2009
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi Colt72,837 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE177 ORU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2009 67,219 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 59,518 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 59,518 miles

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

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

Brake Fluid Dirty.

Brake Warning Lamp On Dashboard. Fluid Level Ok, Handbrake Ok.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 50,941 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 49,917 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 49,117 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Drivers windscreen wiper smearing slightly.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside steering rack boot weaping slightly.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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E177 ORU is a 1988 Mitsubishi Colt in Grey with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E177 ORU, 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 E177 ORU registered?

E177 ORU is a 1988 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 March 1988.

Is E177 ORU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E177 ORU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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