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G189 TPN

1990 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

106,422 mi
Last recorded106,422 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2008
Typical for 1990 Mitsubishi Colt80,162 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG189 TPN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2008 106,422 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 98,330 miles

ALL TYRE VALVE STEMS PERISHING

BOTH FRONT SECONDARY BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO PERISH

BOTH FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTS STARTING TTO PERISH

EXHAUST HAS SLIGHT LEAK AT MANIFOLD AREA

Fail 1 Sep 2006 98,330 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

ALL TYRE VALVE STEMS STARTING TO PERISH

BOTH FRONT SECONDARY BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO PERISH

BOTH FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTS STARTING TO PERISH

EXHAUST HAS SLIGHT LEAK AT MANIFOLD AREA

Pass 7 Sep 2005 92,428 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 92,428 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

O/S FRONT TYRE PERISHING

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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G189 TPN is a 1990 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 G189 TPN, 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 G189 TPN registered?

G189 TPN is a 1990 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 26 March 1990.

Is G189 TPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G189 TPN shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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