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G180 YOT

1990 Mitsubishi Colt

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

163,261 mi
Last recorded163,261 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 1990 Mitsubishi Colt80,162 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG180 YOT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2011 163,261 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside wing mirror slightly damaged

offside wing mirror repaired with tape

wiper blades deteriated but still clears the screen

Fail 23 Aug 2011 163,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside wing mirror slightly damaged

offside wing mirror repaired with tape

wiper blades deteriated but still clears the screen

Pass 16 Aug 2010 156,597 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

door mirrors poor condition

sill covers fitted

under side of car heavly under sealed

weld repairs to under side

Fail 13 Aug 2010 156,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

door mirrors poor condition

sill covers fitted

under side of car heavly under sealed

weld repairs to under side

Pass 7 Aug 2009 150,651 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside and offside door sill trim covers fitted preventing full inspectio of theses areas.

Pass 15 Aug 2008 145,468 miles

rear lap belt in poor condition

Fail 12 Aug 2008 145,466 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear lap belt in poor condition

Fail 2 Aug 2007 139,415 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 139,415 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 133,596 miles

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

Oil leak

surface corrosion to nearside and offside outer sill sections

Fail 22 Jul 2006 133,547 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

surface corrosion nearside rear and offside rear outer sill sections

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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G180 YOT is a 1990 Mitsubishi Colt in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 G180 YOT, 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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G180 YOT is a 1990 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 27 April 1990.

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