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G177 TCJ

1990 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,517 mi
Last recorded81,517 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2009
Typical for 1990 Mitsubishi Colt80,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG177 TCJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2009 81,517 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 81,517 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2008 79,796 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 79,796 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 75,629 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 73,644 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 73,644 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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G177 TCJ is a 1990 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 G177 TCJ, 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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What year was G177 TCJ registered?

G177 TCJ is a 1990 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 March 1990.

Is G177 TCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G177 TCJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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