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MGN 39Y

1983 Mitsubishi Colt

Gold Petrol 1410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

41,840 mi
Last recorded41,840 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGN 39Y
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,410cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2009 41,840 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 41,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 41,647 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 41,341 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 41,341 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2006 40,894 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 40,894 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)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2005 40,455 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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MGN 39Y is a 1983 Mitsubishi Colt in Gold with a 1,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MGN 39Y, 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 43 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MGN 39Y?

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What year was MGN 39Y registered?

MGN 39Y is a 1983 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 January 1983.

Is MGN 39Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGN 39Y shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MGN 39Y have outstanding finance?

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