1988 Mitsubishi Colt 1.5L Petrol · F919 MRD
1988 Mitsubishi Colt (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1988. Recorded mileage 149,710 miles. MOT expired on 19 Nov 2009. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Nov 2009
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,710 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F919 MRD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2008
- 149,710 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F919 MRD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Mitsubishi Colt (F919 MRD) between November 2006 and November 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 November 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
F919 MRD Mileage History
- 09/11/2006141,781 mi
- 20/11/2006141,823 mi+42 mi
- 14/11/2007145,700 mi+3,877 mi
- 16/11/2007145,700 mi
- 20/11/2008149,710 mi+4,010 mi
Average of roughly 3,903 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Colt
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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