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1994 Mitsubishi Colt 1.6L Petrol · M966 YGN

M966 YGN

1994 Mitsubishi Colt (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1994. Recorded mileage 126,039 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
MITSUBISHI COLT
Year / Origin
1994 · Manchester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 06/02/2016
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
126,039 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 06/02/2016
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1994
Engine
1597cc

M966 YGN Key Findings

  • 12 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/02/2015
  • 126,039 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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Known faults for Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Colt

Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.

M966 YGN Mileage History

  1. 10/02/200650,455 mi
  2. 21/02/200754,451 mi+3,996 mi
  3. 21/02/200754,451 mi
  4. 18/02/200856,874 mi+2,423 mi
  5. 27/05/200959,916 mi+3,042 mi
  6. 24/05/201081,029 mi+21,113 mi
  7. 24/05/201081,029 mi
  8. 04/06/201196,302 mi+15,273 mi
  9. 31/12/2012105,734 mi+9,432 mi
  10. 31/12/2012105,735 mi+1 mi
  11. 04/02/2014111,694 mi+5,959 mi
  12. 07/02/2015126,039 mi+14,345 mi

Average of roughly 8,406 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.

M966 YGN MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 04:16
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Mitsubishi Colt (M966 YGN) between February 2006 and February 2015.

The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 07 February 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)”; “Emissions not tested (7.0)”; “Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.

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