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72-GJ-76

2008 Mitsubishi Colt

Grey Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

85,378 mi
Last recorded85,378 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Colt55,449 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration72-GJ-76
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2017 85,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned not fitted to offside (1.3.2a)

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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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72-GJ-76 is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt in Grey with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 2008 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 55,449 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 72-GJ-76, 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 18 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 72-GJ-76 registered?

72-GJ-76 is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 29 August 2008.

Is 72-GJ-76 safe to buy?

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