1992 Mitsubishi Colt 1.5L Petrol · J672 OTA
1992 Mitsubishi Colt (1.5L, petrol). First registered 11 Jun 1992. Recorded mileage 159,956 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jun 2023. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,956 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J672 OTA Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 26/05/2023
- 159,956 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J672 OTA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Mitsubishi Colt (J672 OTA) between May 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 May 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
J672 OTA Mileage History
- 19/05/2022147,823 mi
- 23/05/2022147,823 mi
- 26/05/2023159,956 mi+12,133 mi
Average of roughly 11,904 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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