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G165 EFY

1990 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,388 mi
Last recorded70,388 miles
Recorded on25 May 2011
Typical for 1990 Mitsubishi Colt80,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG165 EFY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2011 70,388 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 67,002 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 62,432 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 57,726 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 52,995 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 52,995 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 May 2006 48,845 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 48,849 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 May 2005 45,282 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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G165 EFY is a 1990 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1990 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 80,162 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 G165 EFY, 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 36 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of G165 EFY?

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What year was G165 EFY registered?

G165 EFY is a 1990 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 19 June 1990.

Is G165 EFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G165 EFY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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