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J116 HGW

1992 Mitsubishi Colt

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,259 mi
Last recorded90,259 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2006
Typical for 1992 Mitsubishi Colt86,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ116 HGW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2006 90,259 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2005 79,734 miles

SLIGHT GAS LEAK FROM REAR EXHAUST

oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2005 79,244 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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J116 HGW is a 1992 Mitsubishi Colt in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 86,852 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 J116 HGW, 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 34 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J116 HGW registered?

J116 HGW is a 1992 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 9 June 1992.

Is J116 HGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J116 HGW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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