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G541 ELJ

1990 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,105 mi
Last recorded77,105 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2007
Typical for 1990 Mitsubishi Colt80,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG541 ELJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2007 77,105 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s fog lamp lens damaged - repaired with tape.

rear brakes noisey.

spare tyre under inflated.

Pass 7 Nov 2006 71,700 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 66,213 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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G541 ELJ is a 1990 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 80,162 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 G541 ELJ, 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 G541 ELJ registered?

G541 ELJ is a 1990 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 27 April 1990.

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