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G499 ESJ

1990 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,793 mi
Last recorded127,793 miles
Recorded on3 May 2006
Typical for 1990 Mitsubishi Colt80,162 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG499 ESJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2006 127,793 miles
Fail 1 May 2006 127,793 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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G499 ESJ is a 1990 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 G499 ESJ, 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 G499 ESJ registered?

G499 ESJ is a 1990 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 May 1990.

Is G499 ESJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G499 ESJ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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