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F542 MGX

1989 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2008
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,467 mi
Last recorded99,467 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2006
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi Colt85,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF542 MGX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 11 Dec 2006 99,467 miles

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

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

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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F542 MGX is a 1989 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 85,709 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 F542 MGX, 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 37 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F542 MGX registered?

F542 MGX is a 1989 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 28 April 1989.

Is F542 MGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F542 MGX shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F542 MGX have outstanding finance?

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