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L131 MJO

1994 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,169 mi
Last recorded108,169 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2010
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi Colt85,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL131 MJO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2010 108,169 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroding and all rear brake pipes may need attention before next mot

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Oct 2010 108,166 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Both front to rear brake pipes corroding and all rear brake pipes may need attention before next mot

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jul 2009 99,855 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 98,763 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 98,761 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 94,461 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 90,654 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 90,653 miles

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

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

1 handbrake lever could have less travel †2 all brakepipes in engine compartment need cleaning and lightly greasing

Pass 4 Jul 2005 85,954 miles

FRONT BRAKE FLEXIBLE HOSES PERISHING,FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARMS CORRODING,SOME STEEL BRAKE PIPES BEGINING TO CORRODE

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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L131 MJO is a 1994 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L131 MJO, 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 L131 MJO registered?

L131 MJO is a 1994 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 October 1994.

Is L131 MJO safe to buy?

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