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GDG 767V

1979 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,433 mi
Last recorded34,433 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 1979 Mitsubishi Colt38,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDG 767V
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,410cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 34,433 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres cracked and perished

Pass 11 Feb 2016 34,274 miles

all tyres perished and splitting in tread area

corrosion to rear floor to sills

Fail 11 Feb 2016 34,274 miles

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

all tyres perished and splitting in tread area

corrosion to rear floor to sills

Pass 22 Jan 2015 34,058 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to n/s/r underside sill

corrosion to outer sills

tyres perished

Fail 21 Jan 2015 34,058 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to n/s/r underside sill

corrosion to outer sills

tyres perished

Pass 14 Jan 2014 33,768 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 33,516 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

corrosion to rear chassis and front chassis

corrosion to rear floor to sills both sides

Pass 17 Jan 2012 33,213 miles

corrosion to both rear underside sills

corrosion to rear shocker tops

Pass 13 Jan 2011 32,858 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyres perished

corrosion to both rear underside sills

n/s/f brake binding on

n/s/f wiper split on edge

Pass 20 Jan 2010 32,520 miles

corrosion to both rear outer sills to floor

corrosion to rear chassis both sides

n/s/f brake binding

Pass 27 Jan 2009 32,141 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 32,130 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 31,780 miles

some corrosion to rear underside sill

Pass 7 Feb 2007 31,395 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 31,395 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 30,953 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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GDG 767V is a 1979 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1979 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 38,797 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 GDG 767V, 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 47 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GDG 767V registered?

GDG 767V is a 1979 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 18 September 1979.

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