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L208 CUH

1994 Mitsubishi Colt

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,175 mi
Last recorded102,175 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2007
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi Colt85,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL208 CUH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2007 102,175 miles

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

Windscreen wiper ends torn but servicable

radiator top support rail corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2007 102,175 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper ends torn but servicable

radiator top support rail corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2006 88,864 miles

front top slam panel holed and corroed

Fail 3 Apr 2006 88,844 miles

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

front top slam panel holed and corroed

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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L208 CUH is a 1994 Mitsubishi Colt in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L208 CUH, 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 L208 CUH registered?

L208 CUH is a 1994 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 10 January 1994.

Is L208 CUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L208 CUH shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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