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G57 DPH

1990 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,927 mi
Last recorded72,927 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2013
Typical for 1990 Mitsubishi Colt80,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG57 DPH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2013 72,927 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both rear brake drum brake back plates slightly corroded

both rear tyres deteriorated

offside rear inner wheel arch has corrosion not in a prescribed area

Pass 11 Dec 2012 65,881 miles

Rear tyres perishing

Fail 4 Dec 2012 65,877 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 30 Nov 2011 64,367 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear tyre slightly lumpy and perishing

Fail 28 Nov 2011 64,364 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear tyre slightly lumpy and perishing

Fail 7 Dec 2010 63,105 miles

Damage to most panels on nearside of car

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear brakes are slightly fearce

Pass 7 Dec 2010 63,105 miles

Damage to most panels on nearside of car

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear brakes are slightly fearce

Pass 27 Nov 2009 61,651 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 61,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Corrosion on right front brake pipe

Drag on both front brakes

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Right rear tyre perishing

Pass 28 Nov 2008 60,033 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 60,028 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 58,339 miles

Cuts in left front tyre sidewall

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 56,538 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 56,538 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Corrosion on front suspension metal brake pipes

Damage on front and rear lower panels

Damage on left front tyre sidewall

Front brake discs corroding

Oil pressure switch leaking

Pass 15 Dec 2005 54,871 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 54,825 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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G57 DPH is a 1990 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 G57 DPH, 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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G57 DPH is a 1990 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 16 January 1990.

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