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G188 WHU

1990 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

46,681 mi
Last recorded46,681 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 1990 Mitsubishi Colt80,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG188 WHU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2012 46,681 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 46,681 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 40,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f wing slightly damaged

o/s/f indicator lens slightly damaged

rear wiper blade rubber broken

Pass 23 Feb 2010 37,798 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 34,267 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 34,267 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 30,915 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2008 30,915 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2007 26,856 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 26,856 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 23,310 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 23,310 miles

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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G188 WHU is a 1990 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 G188 WHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G188 WHU?

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What year was G188 WHU registered?

G188 WHU is a 1990 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 28 February 1990.

Is G188 WHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G188 WHU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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