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L238 VCR

1994 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,380 mi
Last recorded108,380 miles
Recorded on11 May 2010
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi Colt85,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL238 VCR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2010 108,380 miles

20 spots of corrosion see block plan

Pass 11 May 2009 103,651 miles

20 spoits of corrosion see block

Fail 7 May 2009 103,565 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 96,694 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 96,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 85,435 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 74,621 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 74,621 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s front tyre wear on inner edge

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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L238 VCR is a 1994 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 L238 VCR, 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 L238 VCR registered?

L238 VCR is a 1994 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 June 1994.

Is L238 VCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L238 VCR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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