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L217 ADL

1994 Mitsubishi Colt

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,793 mi
Last recorded102,793 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi Colt85,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL217 ADL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 102,793 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 102,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 97,040 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 97,040 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 91,774 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust corroded near rear joint

Pass 3 Oct 2011 85,197 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Oct 2011 85,197 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 76,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front indicater lense cracked

Fail 18 Sep 2010 76,862 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front indicater lense cracked

Pass 28 Sep 2009 70,329 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 63,146 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 63,091 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 58,267 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 53,962 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres starting to "feather"

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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L217 ADL is a 1994 Mitsubishi Colt in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 L217 ADL, 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 L217 ADL registered?

L217 ADL is a 1994 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 17 March 1994.

Is L217 ADL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L217 ADL shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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