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D162 JGL

1986 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

48,509 mi
Last recorded48,509 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 1986 Mitsubishi Colt59,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD162 JGL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2017 48,509 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker top mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker top mounting area (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (2.4.A.3)

front brakes have slight bind

o/s/f outer cv boot slight seepage of grease / clip loose

Pass 14 Apr 2016 46,607 miles

Centre exhaust pipe slight blow

Nearside Rear rear inner arch corroded

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

Offside Rear rear inner arch corroded

Pass 14 May 2015 45,806 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 45,720 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 45,439 miles

rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 24 Jul 2012 45,198 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 44,673 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 44,166 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 43,821 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 43,571 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 43,026 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 42,096 miles

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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D162 JGL is a 1986 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 D162 JGL, 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 D162 JGL registered?

D162 JGL is a 1986 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D162 JGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D162 JGL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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