Mitsubishi Colt Glx Auto (1988)
1988 Mitsubishi Colt Glx Auto
CarHunch has 395 1988 Mitsubishi Colt Glx Auto vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.
Moderate sample. 395 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 1988 Mitsubishi Colt Glx Auto 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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The real detail is in the individual vehicle report — MOT history, AI Hunches, mileage timeline, and defect patterns for that specific reg.
This 1988 Mitsubishi Colt GLX Auto falls outside the DVLA's light-vehicle MOT database, so there are no pass rates or defect statistics available to assess its reliability against the UK average. The vehicle is now 36 years old, which means surviving examples are rare and typically owned by classic car enthusiasts rather than regular drivers.
For anyone considering one of these 395 registered vehicles, understand that you're looking at a vintage Japanese hatchback from the late 1980s—a period when Mitsubishi Colts were practical, affordable runabouts with simple mechanics. Any purchase should be treated as a classic or collector's car: have a pre-purchase inspection by a specialist familiar with 1980s Japanese vehicles, check service history carefully, and budget for parts sourcing and restoration work, as neither components nor routine servicing expertise are as straightforward as they would be for a modern car.
We have 395 1988 Mitsubishi Colt Glx Auto 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 1988 Mitsubishi Colt Glx Auto
Based on MOT data from 395 vehicles — here's what to check.
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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 2,329 Mitsubishi Colt Glx Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
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