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L223 MJO

1994 Mitsubishi Colt

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,276 mi
Last recorded148,276 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2010
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi Colt85,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL223 MJO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2010 148,276 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 148,276 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 143,412 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2008 143,412 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 136,759 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 136,759 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 20 Sep 2006 501,073 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 501,073 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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L223 MJO is a 1994 Mitsubishi Colt in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 L223 MJO, 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 L223 MJO registered?

L223 MJO is a 1994 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 24 November 1994.

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