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L181 DKN

1994 Mitsubishi Colt

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,527 mi
Last recorded87,527 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2010
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi Colt85,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL181 DKN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2010 87,527 miles

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)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to suspension parts

Pass 20 Jan 2009 84,006 miles

all front suspension generally corroded

front no. plate temporarily fitted

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Jan 2008 81,460 miles

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)

chip to screen

radiator in poor condition

Fail 18 Jan 2008 81,434 miles

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

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

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)

chip to screen

radiator in poor condition

Pass 23 Jan 2007 78,815 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 73,752 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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L181 DKN is a 1994 Mitsubishi Colt in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L181 DKN, 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 L181 DKN registered?

L181 DKN is a 1994 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 February 1994.

Is L181 DKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L181 DKN shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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