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L170 RBT

1994 Mitsubishi Colt

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

30,393 mi
Last recorded30,393 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi Colt85,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL170 RBT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 30,393 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on side wall

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 30 Jan 2014 30,365 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake pipes heavily greased.

Pass 4 Feb 2013 30,290 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres starting to crack.

brake pipes covered in grease.

fuel filler neck corroded.

Fail 23 Jan 2013 30,279 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres starting to crack.

brake pipes covered in grease.

fuel filler neck corroded.

Pass 26 Jan 2012 30,249 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 30,048 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 29,855 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 29,497 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 29,033 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 28,582 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 27,830 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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L170 RBT is a 1994 Mitsubishi Colt in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 L170 RBT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L170 RBT registered?

L170 RBT is a 1994 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 4 February 1994.

Is L170 RBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L170 RBT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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