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L361 MEC

1994 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

25,418 mi
Last recorded25,418 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi Colt85,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL361 MEC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 25,418 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 25,410 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 25,288 miles

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 22,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 22,307 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 20,701 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 20,701 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 19,215 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 19,215 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 16,837 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 16,835 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 14,677 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 13,503 miles

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

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

both front lower wishbones corroded.

front number plate poor

Fail 25 Mar 2009 13,503 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

both front lower wishbones corroded.

front number plate poor

Fail 26 Mar 2008 11,475 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 11,475 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 9,465 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 70,018 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 7,003 miles

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

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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L361 MEC is a 1994 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 L361 MEC, 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 L361 MEC registered?

L361 MEC is a 1994 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 March 1994.

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The MOT history for L361 MEC shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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