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J259 RPK

1992 Mitsubishi Colt

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,545 mi
Last recorded83,545 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2008
Typical for 1992 Mitsubishi Colt86,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ259 RPK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2008 83,545 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2008 83,544 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 81,400 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 81,400 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 79,227 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 79,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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J259 RPK is a 1992 Mitsubishi Colt in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J259 RPK, 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 J259 RPK?

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What year was J259 RPK registered?

J259 RPK is a 1992 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 16 March 1992.

Is J259 RPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J259 RPK shows 6 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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