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L266 LSX

1994 Mitsubishi Colt

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,515 mi
Last recorded114,515 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2008
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi Colt85,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL266 LSX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2008 114,515 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

emissions close to limit

Fail 26 Mar 2008 114,515 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 106,387 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 95,690 miles

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

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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L266 LSX is a 1994 Mitsubishi Colt in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L266 LSX, 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 L266 LSX registered?

L266 LSX is a 1994 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 21 January 1994.

Is L266 LSX safe to buy?

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