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L236 LMJ

1994 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,516 mi
Last recorded113,516 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2011
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi Colt85,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mitsubishi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL236 LMJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2011 113,516 miles

Oil leak

Rattle on exhaust heat shield

Fail 3 Sep 2011 113,516 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Rattle on exhaust heat shield

Pass 16 Jul 2010 112,442 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 109,526 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 106,143 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 101,913 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 98,204 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 93,477 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 LMJ is a 1994 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LMJ, 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 L236 LMJ registered?

L236 LMJ is a 1994 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 June 1994.

Is L236 LMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L236 LMJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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