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Mitsubishi Colt Gl (1990)

450 real MOT outcomes analysed

1990 Mitsubishi Colt Gl

CarHunch has 450 1990 Mitsubishi Colt Gl vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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Moderate sample. 450 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

No MOT data available for this vehicle type

The 1990 Mitsubishi Colt Gl 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 Mitsubishi vehicles below.

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UK

The 1990 Mitsubishi Colt GL does not appear in the DVLA light-vehicle MOT database, so we have no pass rates, failure statistics, or defect data to assess its reliability through testing records. This 34-year-old city car was a ubiquitous budget runabout in the UK during the 1990s and early 2000s, known for modest running costs and reasonable durability for its class, though many examples are now off the road or in storage rather than in regular use.

Any surviving 1990 Colts on the road today are likely weekend or hobby vehicles rather than daily drivers, which means MOT test numbers are too sparse to generate meaningful statistics. If you're considering one, focus on the individual vehicle's service history, rust underneath (these corroded readily), and whether it has been dry-stored — condition matters far more than the model's general reputation, which was solid for its era but not exceptional.

MOT statistics not available

We have 450 1990 Mitsubishi Colt Gl 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
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Before you buy a 1990 Mitsubishi Colt Gl

Based on MOT data from 450 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% 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. Inspection ClickMechanic
  • 📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History carVertical Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 3,903 Mitsubishi Colt Gl vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Red 28.7%
1,120
White 22%
858
Blue 17.3%
676
Silver 16.4%
642
Gold 5.6%
217
Grey 4.8%
186
Green 3.5%
135
Brown 0.8%
31
Beige 0.4%
16
Black 0.3%
13
Maroon 0.2%
9
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