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E468 MHG

1988 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,799 mi
Last recorded98,799 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2006
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi Colt72,837 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE468 MHG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,244cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2006 98,799 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 98,799 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front number plate deteriorating

high travel at handbrake lever

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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E468 MHG is a 1988 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,244cc 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 E468 MHG, 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 E468 MHG registered?

E468 MHG is a 1988 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 June 1988.

Is E468 MHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E468 MHG 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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