Colt Mitsubishi 1500 Glx (1985)
1985 Colt Mitsubishi 1500 Glx
CarHunch analysed 1,924 real MOT records for the 1985 Colt Mitsubishi 1500 Glx. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1985 Colt is a survival story rather than a reliability winner—only 20% pass their MOT first time, compared to the UK average of 80%, and the median CarHunch score of 50 reflects a vehicle that's fundamentally worn out at nearly 40 years old. The complete absence of recorded dangerous defects across 1,924 vehicles is genuinely unusual and suggests these cars fail on minor wear items rather than safety-critical systems, but that doesn't make them roadworthy.
At around 68,000 miles on average, these examples have relatively low mileage for their age, yet the systematic MOT failures indicate age-related decay that miles alone don't explain—seals, gaskets, and ancillaries simply can't survive four decades. If you're considering one, budget for immediate remedial work and factor in that any passing example has already been heavily sorted; buy only after a detailed pre-purchase inspection by someone who knows 1980s Mitsubishi mechanics inside out.
What to check before buying a 1985 Colt Mitsubishi 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.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 1,922 | 0.2% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 2 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1985 Colt Mitsubishi 1500 Glx vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1985 Colt Mitsubishi 1500 Glx vehicles fall between 57,433 and 89,632 miles.
MOT History Averages
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