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J218 BWC

1992 Mitsubishi Colt

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,489 mi
Last recorded71,489 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2012
Typical for 1992 Mitsubishi Colt86,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ218 BWC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2012 71,489 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaust corroded

rear fog light damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2011 71,080 miles

rear fog light lens cracked

Pass 15 Feb 2010 69,953 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2009 67,829 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

front number plate starting to fade

Pass 23 Feb 2009 67,829 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate starting to fade

Fail 23 Sep 2006 65,863 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

both rear trailing arm bushes perished

Pass 23 Sep 2006 65,863 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes perished

Pass 1 Oct 2005

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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J218 BWC is a 1992 Mitsubishi Colt in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J218 BWC, 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 J218 BWC registered?

J218 BWC is a 1992 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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