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G227 MEX

1990 Mitsubishi Colt

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,980 mi
Last recorded96,980 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 1990 Mitsubishi Colt80,162 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG227 MEX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2012 96,980 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 96,980 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 96,077 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2010 86,100 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 86,100 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 82,262 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Jun 2009 82,262 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 76,284 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 70,094 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 70,094 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 63,610 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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G227 MEX 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 63.6%.

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 G227 MEX, 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 G227 MEX registered?

G227 MEX is a 1990 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 July 1990.

Is G227 MEX safe to buy?

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