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GYV 614W

1980 Mitsubishi Colt

Brown Petrol 1410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,441 mi
Last recorded43,441 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYV 614W
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,410cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 43,441 miles

both outer sills corroded

front valance corroded

steering notchy

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarch (5.2.6)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 43,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing holed (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing holed (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarch (5.2.6)

both outer sills corroded

front valance corroded

steering notchy

Pass 30 Dec 2010 32,538 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2010 32,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres cracked and perished

Fail 23 Dec 2010 32,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 32,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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GYV 614W is a 1980 Mitsubishi Colt in Brown with a 1,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GYV 614W, 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 46 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GYV 614W is a 1980 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 28 August 1980.

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