Colt Lancer Turbo (1982)
1982 Colt Lancer Turbo
CarHunch has 236 1982 Colt Lancer Turbo vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.
No MOT data available for this vehicle type
The 1982 Colt Lancer Turbo doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other Colt vehicles below.
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The real detail is in the individual vehicle report — MOT history, AI Hunches, mileage timeline, and defect patterns for that specific reg.
**Important note:** This 1982 Colt Lancer Turbo falls outside the DVLA light-vehicle MOT database — it's a classic car now, and MOT testing for vehicles of this age follows a different regime that isn't included in standard statistics. You won't find comparable pass-rate data for this cohort because so few examples remain on test, making the 78.2% figure here unreliable as a buying signal.
What matters instead is that any surviving 1982 Lancer Turbo has proven its durability simply by reaching today — these were lightweight, turbocharged rally-bred machines, and the ones still on the road are keepers. If you're looking at one, focus on service history, turbo condition (a known weak point on 80s Mitsubishis), and whether it's been stored properly rather than MOT statistics. Check the engine bay for oil seepage and listen for turbo lag or whistle; a pre-purchase inspection by a classic Mitsubishi specialist will tell you far more than any aggregate number.
We have 236 1982 Colt Lancer Turbo vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.
There are a few reasons this can happen:
- Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
- Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
- MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
- Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT
Before you buy a 1982 Colt Lancer Turbo
Based on MOT data from 236 vehicles — here's what to check.
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Check the full MOT history.
0.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded -
recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Colour Breakdown
Based on 447 Colt Lancer Turbo vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
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