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E266 LBK

1988 Mitsubishi Colt

Grey Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,526 mi
Last recorded69,526 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2006
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi Colt72,837 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE266 LBK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2006 69,526 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 16 Jan 2006 69,511 miles

Front Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

engine stalls

exhaust packing/inners coming out

rear tyres perished

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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E266 LBK is a 1988 Mitsubishi Colt in Grey with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E266 LBK, 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 E266 LBK registered?

E266 LBK is a 1988 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 21 January 1988.

Is E266 LBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E266 LBK shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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