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E221 WKK

1988 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,474 mi
Last recorded125,474 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2009
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi Colt72,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE221 WKK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2009 125,474 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s door trim insecure

o/s/f inner wing starting to corrode

o/sf shock absorber lower mounting corroding

Pass 15 Dec 2008 122,001 miles

n/s/r inner wing corroding

Fail 1 Dec 2008 121,783 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r inner wing corroding

Pass 22 Jan 2008 118,696 miles

both front shock absorbers mountings slightly corroded

both rear wheel arches corroding

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

Fail 14 Jan 2008 118,574 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front shock absorbers mountings slightly corroded

both rear wheel arches corroding

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

Pass 15 Jan 2007 115,018 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 111,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s and n/s rear inner wings have small holes

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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E221 WKK is a 1988 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E221 WKK, 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 E221 WKK registered?

E221 WKK is a 1988 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 February 1988.

Is E221 WKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E221 WKK shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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