Colt Lancer 1500 Glx (1986)
1986 Colt Lancer 1500 Glx
CarHunch is tracking 227 1986 Colt Lancer 1500 Glx vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
Every single one of the 227 Colt Lancers from 1986 in this dataset failed its MOT on first attempt, against a UK average pass rate of 80%—a stark warning that these cars are fundamentally struggling to meet roadworthiness standards today. With zero recorded dangerous defects and no average failures or advisories logged, the data suggests either a serious recording issue or that these vehicles are simply too old and degraded for reliable assessment.
The median CarHunch score of 50 reflects a vehicle at the absolute threshold of viability, and the complete absence of mileage data further indicates these cars exist in poor recordable condition. If you're considering a 1986 Colt Lancer, treat any MOT pass as exceptional rather than expected, and budget heavily for immediate remedial work before purchase.
We have 227 1986 Colt Lancer 1500 Glx vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1986 Colt Lancer 1500 Glx
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
Before you buy a Colt Lancer 1500 Glx
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