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L322 VSU

1994 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,384 mi
Last recorded68,384 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2007
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi Colt85,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL322 VSU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2007 68,384 miles

advise n/s chassis damaged not weakend or split

Fail 12 Jan 2007 68,380 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

n/s chassis leg damaged not split or weakend o/sfront indicator secured by tie wrap

Fail 20 Jan 2006 61,390 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s chassis leg dented

Pass 20 Jan 2006 61,390 miles

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

n/s chassis leg dented

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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L322 VSU is a 1994 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 L322 VSU, 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 L322 VSU registered?

L322 VSU is a 1994 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 4 February 1994.

Is L322 VSU safe to buy?

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