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G42 TDH

1990 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

145,247 mi
Last recorded145,247 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 1990 Mitsubishi Colt80,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG42 TDH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 145,247 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 142,287 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 138,550 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 138,541 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 134,798 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 131,114 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 131,077 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 126,738 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 122,304 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 117,618 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre cut in tread

Fail 16 Aug 2011 117,618 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre cut in tread

Pass 18 Aug 2010 113,243 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 108,532 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 103,420 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 98,834 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 93,686 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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G42 TDH is a 1990 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1990 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 80,162 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 G42 TDH, 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 36 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G42 TDH registered?

G42 TDH is a 1990 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 June 1990.

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