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L236 LBE

1994 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

109,153 mi
Last recorded109,153 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi Colt85,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL236 LBE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 109,153 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 109,141 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 104,794 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Apr 2016 99,854 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 95,048 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 88,564 miles

All tyres perishing on outerwalls.

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 85,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 82,841 miles

Front brake discs poor condition

NSF shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Pass 28 Apr 2011 78,572 miles

Brake fluid poor condition

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 78,572 miles

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

Brake fluid poor condition

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 73,379 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 69,396 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 65,098 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 61,105 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 56,136 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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L236 LBE is a 1994 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 L236 LBE, 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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L236 LBE is a 1994 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 16 June 1994.

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