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E351 CVS

1988 Mitsubishi Colt

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

24,025 mi
Last recorded24,025 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi Colt72,837 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE351 CVS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2011 24,025 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

items over 40mm hanging in windscreen are MOT fail

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 19 Jun 2010 20,620 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 20,620 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 14,827 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 13,202 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 9,485 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 9,371 miles

oil leak

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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E351 CVS is a 1988 Mitsubishi Colt in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 E351 CVS, 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

How do I check the history of E351 CVS?

You can check the full history of E351 CVS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was E351 CVS registered?

E351 CVS is a 1988 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 26 May 1988.

Is E351 CVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E351 CVS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E351 CVS have outstanding finance?

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