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G56 MFR

1990 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,482 mi
Last recorded66,482 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2010
Typical for 1990 Mitsubishi Colt80,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG56 MFR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2010 66,482 miles

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

Front cross-member showing signs of corrosion

Fail 5 Jan 2010 66,481 miles

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Front cross-member showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2008 63,668 miles

Front crossmember showing signs of corrosion.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Dec 2008 63,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front crossmember showing signs of corrosion.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 60,173 miles

Both rear arches showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 19 Dec 2007 60,173 miles

Both rear arches showing signs of corrosion.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 56,603 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 56,603 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Both sills showing signs of corrosion.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jan 2006 53,325 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 53,325 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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G56 MFR is a 1990 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 G56 MFR, 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 G56 MFR registered?

G56 MFR is a 1990 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 20 February 1990.

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