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L117 DPH

1994 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,058 mi
Last recorded107,058 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi Colt85,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL117 DPH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2014 107,058 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

underbody rusting & accident damage to n/s outer cill

Pass 10 Apr 2013 101,492 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre has cracks in side wall

Fail 10 Apr 2013 101,492 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre has cracks in side wall

Pass 30 Mar 2012 96,721 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 96,721 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 90,229 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 84,507 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 79,992 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 76,074 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 72,618 miles

Front No plate deteriorated.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 69,720 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Colt?

Based on 950,325 MOT tests across 68,947 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
5,095
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
68,947
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,841
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,645
Registration plate lamp not working 16,687
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12,487
position lamp(s) not working 9,761
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L117 DPH is a 1994 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1994 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 85,928 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Colt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,841 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L117 DPH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Colt typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 32 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L117 DPH registered?

L117 DPH is a 1994 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 28 March 1994.

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