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E463 MBK

1988 Mitsubishi Colt

Grey Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,138 mi
Last recorded85,138 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2008
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi Colt72,837 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE463 MBK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2008 85,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside rear inner wheel arch has corrosion not within a prescribed area

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

Offside front tyre edges worn

Offside headlamp lens damaged but not adversely affecting beam image

Offside rear inner wheel arch has corrosion not within a prescribed area

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

Fail 18 Nov 2008 85,132 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside rear inner wheel arch has corrosion not within a prescribed area

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

Offside front tyre edges worn

Offside headlamp lens damaged but not adversely affecting beam image

Offside rear inner wheel arch has corrosion not within a prescribed area

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 81,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear inner wheel arch has corrosion not within a prescribed area

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside headlamp lens damaged but not affecting beam image

Offside rear inner wheel arch has corrosion not within a prescribed area

Fail 15 Nov 2007 81,276 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear inner wheel arch has corrosion not within a prescribed area

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside headlamp lens damaged but not affecting beam image

Offside rear inner wheel arch has corrosion not within a prescribed area

Pass 20 Nov 2006 77,727 miles

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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E463 MBK is a 1988 Mitsubishi Colt in Grey with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E463 MBK, 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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E463 MBK is a 1988 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 3 June 1988.

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