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J131 DYG

1992 Mitsubishi Colt

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,198 mi
Last recorded96,198 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2006
Typical for 1992 Mitsubishi Colt86,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ131 DYG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2006 96,198 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 96,198 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2005 91,381 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 91,381 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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J131 DYG is a 1992 Mitsubishi Colt in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 J131 DYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J131 DYG?

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What year was J131 DYG registered?

J131 DYG is a 1992 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J131 DYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J131 DYG shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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