1989 Mitsubishi Colt 1.6L Petrol · F751 TDP
1989 Mitsubishi Colt (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1989. Recorded mileage 102,568 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,568 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F751 TDP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
- 102,568 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F751 TDP 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 1989 Mitsubishi Colt (F751 TDP) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 2025 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 (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))”; “Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
F751 TDP Mileage History
- 12/10/2023102,203 mi
- 09/10/2024102,405 mi+202 mi
- 22/10/2024102,410 mi+5 mi
- 16/10/2025102,568 mi+158 mi
- 16/10/2025102,568 mi
Average of roughly 181 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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