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L198 XHW

1994 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,140 mi
Last recorded110,140 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi Colt85,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL198 XHW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 110,140 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2017 110,133 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits put machine in to low flow no print out (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 109,087 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion appearing to underside

Pass 22 Apr 2015 108,969 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 107,553 miles

light smoke on start up

Pass 10 Apr 2013 106,797 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 105,776 miles

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

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 103,852 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 99,964 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 99,964 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 93,798 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 88,296 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 88,296 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 82,442 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 76,588 miles

Offside Rear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside wiper not clearing properly

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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L198 XHW is a 1994 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L198 XHW, 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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L198 XHW is a 1994 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 8 February 1994.

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