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J189 GGU

1992 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

163,805 mi
Last recorded163,805 miles
Recorded on4 May 2007
Typical for 1992 Mitsubishi Colt86,852 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ189 GGU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2007 163,805 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 163,405 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 146,563 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 146,563 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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J189 GGU is a 1992 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,468cc 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 J189 GGU, 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 J189 GGU registered?

J189 GGU is a 1992 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 3 January 1992.

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