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L421 PSX

1994 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

230,580 mi
Last recorded230,580 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2010
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi Colt85,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL421 PSX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2010 230,580 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2010 230,086 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2009 221,023 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 221,023 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 209,223 miles

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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L421 PSX is a 1994 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L421 PSX, 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 L421 PSX registered?

L421 PSX is a 1994 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L421 PSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L421 PSX shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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