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L188 HVM

1994 Mitsubishi Colt

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,981 mi
Last recorded49,981 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2010
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi Colt85,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL188 HVM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2010 49,981 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/r brake pipe has slight corossion

Pass 17 Feb 2009 45,724 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 45,724 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 42,340 miles

slight blow fromcenter section

Pass 29 Jan 2007 37,502 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres starting to crack within the tread

Pass 22 Feb 2006 37,241 miles

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

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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L188 HVM is a 1994 Mitsubishi Colt in Green with a 1,298cc 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 L188 HVM, 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 L188 HVM registered?

L188 HVM is a 1994 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 March 1994.

Is L188 HVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L188 HVM 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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