Colt Mitsubishi Glx Auto (1984)
1984 Colt Mitsubishi Glx Auto
CarHunch analysed 186 real MOT records for the 1984 Colt Mitsubishi Glx Auto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1984 Colt is a dire MOT prospect: just 40% of examples pass first time, compared to the UK average of 80%, and the median CarHunch score of 50 out of 100 reflects a vehicle well past its prime. On the bright side, no dangerous defects have been recorded in this cohort, so when these cars fail, it's typically fixable wear rather than safety-critical issues.
The typical survivor here has covered around 74,000 miles across four decades—genuinely low mileage for the age, suggesting these are garage queens rather than daily drivers. If you're considering one, budget for immediate work: the 40-year-old rubber, seals, and ancillaries will need attention even if the engine and transmission are sound, so get a thorough pre-purchase inspection from someone who knows Japanese cars of this era.
What to check before buying a 1984 Colt Mitsubishi Glx Auto
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 (99%) | 185 | 0.4% | 0.01 |
| Diesel (1%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1984 Colt Mitsubishi Glx Auto 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 1984 Colt Mitsubishi Glx Auto vehicles fall between 74,124 and 74,124 miles.
MOT History Averages
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