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H185 KPG

1991 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,859 mi
Last recorded98,859 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2008
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Colt84,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH185 KPG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2008 98,859 miles

oil leak

rear brakes slightly out of balance

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2007 92,089 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey in operation

offside rear tyre wearing badly on inner edge and getting low

slight wear in nearside front anti roll bar link

Fail 23 Aug 2007 92,088 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey in operation

offside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge and getting low

slight wear in nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 5 Sep 2006 84,568 miles

high level stop lamp insecure

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

nearside door mirror slightly insecure

sill covers fitted

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 5 Sep 2006 84,568 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

high level stop lamp insecure

nearside door mirror slightly insecure

rear brakes slightly out of balance

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2005 79,135 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 79,135 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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H185 KPG is a 1991 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1991 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 84,617 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 H185 KPG, 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 35 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H185 KPG registered?

H185 KPG is a 1991 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 3 May 1991.

Is H185 KPG safe to buy?

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