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L405 LFC

1994 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,567 mi
Last recorded98,567 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2011
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi Colt85,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL405 LFC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2011 98,567 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 92,505 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 92,505 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 85,442 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front number plate warping

nearside front tyre perished

nearside front wheel damaged on outer face

offside front tyre perished

Fail 31 Mar 2009 85,441 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front number plate warping

nearside front tyre perished

nearside front wheel damaged on outer face

offside front tyre perished

Pass 31 Mar 2008 79,443 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 71,121 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 63,519 miles

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

off side roar tyre cracking

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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L405 LFC 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 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 L405 LFC, 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 L405 LFC registered?

L405 LFC is a 1994 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 13 May 1994.

Is L405 LFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L405 LFC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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