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G246 YUT

1990 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,343 mi
Last recorded74,343 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2010
Typical for 1990 Mitsubishi Colt80,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG246 YUT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2010 74,343 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 70,857 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES BADLY SPLITTING IN TREAD AND WORN ON EDGE.

Fail 8 Oct 2009 70,857 miles

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES BADLY SPLITTING IN TREAD AND WORN ON EDGE.

Pass 10 Oct 2008 67,485 miles

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

O/s front b/hose cracking.

O/s wiper could be better.

V/slight play in steering wheel.

both front tyres cracking in tread.

Pass 8 Oct 2007 64,624 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 61,562 miles

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

nearside washer jet not working.

Fail 19 Sep 2006 61,562 miles

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

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

nearside washer jet not working.

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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G246 YUT is a 1990 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,468cc 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 G246 YUT, 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 G246 YUT registered?

G246 YUT is a 1990 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 11 May 1990.

Is G246 YUT safe to buy?

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