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C448 GMJ

1986 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

34,276 mi
Last recorded34,276 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2009
Typical for 1986 Mitsubishi Colt59,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC448 GMJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2009 34,276 miles

brake fluid looks old & should be replaced

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated

Fail 11 Nov 2009 34,276 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

brake fluid looks old & should be replaced

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated

Pass 20 Nov 2008 34,066 miles

offside rear tyre has cracks on inner wall.

Pass 19 Nov 2007 33,824 miles

nearside rear door will not open

Fail 14 Nov 2007 33,819 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

nearside rear door will not open

Pass 28 Nov 2006 33,592 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 33,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 33,409 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 33,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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C448 GMJ is a 1986 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1986 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 59,941 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 C448 GMJ, 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 40 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C448 GMJ registered?

C448 GMJ is a 1986 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 10 January 1986.

Is C448 GMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C448 GMJ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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