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J263 VUJ

1992 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

155,496 mi
Last recorded155,496 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2012
Typical for 1992 Mitsubishi Colt86,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ263 VUJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2012 155,496 miles

Nearside of steering rack damp

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall slightly perished

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Small chip in o/s headlamp

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen slightly scored

Pass 25 Jul 2011 149,003 miles

1st gear crunch

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate slightly insecure

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre sidewalls deteriorated

o/s wiper blade deteriorated

o/s/f indicator, headlight and beam image deteriorated

o/s/f tyre cut in tred

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 22 Jul 2011 149,003 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

1st gear crunch

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate slightly insecure

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre sidewalls deteriorated

o/s wiper blade deteriorated

o/s/f indicator, headlight and beam image deteriorated

o/s/f tyre cut in tred

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 7 Aug 2010 137,672 miles

Chip in O/S headlight

N/S/R tyre worn to legal limits

O/S/R tyre wearing close to legal limits

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack

Wiper stork broken

Pass 1 Aug 2009 121,623 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 121,623 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brake warning light on (level low)

O/S headlight cracked

Wiper stork broken

Pass 9 Aug 2008 105,562 miles

Front numberplate slightly loose

O/S Headlamp lens chipped not affecting beam pattern

O/S/F Indicator lamp lens cracked

O/S/R Brake slightly slow on brake effort

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 4 Aug 2007 87,041 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 87,041 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Engine oil leak

Nail in N/S/R tyre

O/S/F headlight chipped

O/S/F indicator lens cracked

Rear number plate faded

Fail 29 Jul 2006 75,086 miles

Both rear tyres worn very close to legal limit.

Chip in o/s headlamp lens.

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 75,086 miles

Both rear tyres worn very close to legal limit.

Chip in o/s headlamp lens.

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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J263 VUJ is a 1992 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J263 VUJ, 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 J263 VUJ registered?

J263 VUJ is a 1992 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 April 1992.

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The MOT history for J263 VUJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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