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G290 ELJ

1990 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,500 mi
Last recorded86,500 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2010
Typical for 1990 Mitsubishi Colt80,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG290 ELJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 25 Jun 2010 86,500 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 80,621 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 75,320 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 70,405 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 66,578 miles

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

n/s c.v.joint knocking

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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G290 ELJ is a 1990 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G290 ELJ, 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 G290 ELJ registered?

G290 ELJ is a 1990 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 26 April 1990.

Is G290 ELJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G290 ELJ shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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