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L429 UWV

1994 Mitsubishi Colt

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

111,249 mi
Last recorded111,249 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi Colt85,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL429 UWV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 111,249 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 111,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre starting to crack and perish

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre starting to crack and perish

Pass 25 Jan 2017 97,690 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 97,690 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 84,871 miles

Front both front tyres worn inner edge and nearing wear markers ,sidewalls perishing

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 80,446 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front anti roll bar link bushes slight deterioration

both front tyres worn inner edges

offside rear tyre perishing in tread

Fail 12 Aug 2014 80,446 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front anti roll bar link bushes slight deterioration

both front tyres worn inner edges

front wipers worn

offside rear tyre perishing in tread

Pass 22 Aug 2013 75,299 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs slight wear

rear tyres slight perishing

Pass 30 Aug 2012 71,394 miles

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

both front tyres slight perishing to sidewalls

both rear tyres slight perishing to sidewalls

Pass 28 Feb 2009 65,188 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres close to limit & pershing

corrision to front cross member

Pass 11 Jul 2007 64,040 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 64,040 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2006 57,700 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 57,700 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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L429 UWV is a 1994 Mitsubishi Colt in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 L429 UWV, 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 L429 UWV registered?

L429 UWV is a 1994 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 13 June 1994.

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