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D18 LOR

1996 Mitsubishi Colt

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,260 mi
Last recorded48,260 miles
Recorded on9 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Colt83,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD18 LOR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2011 48,260 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 48,171 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 39,310 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 39,310 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 33,219 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 25,891 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 22,367 miles

both front tyre treads cracking and wearing on inner edges,both front link bar bushes perrishing badly.

Pass 30 May 2006 20,055 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2005 18,039 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2005 18,039 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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D18 LOR is a 1996 Mitsubishi Colt in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1996 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 83,087 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 D18 LOR, 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 30 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D18 LOR registered?

D18 LOR is a 1996 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is D18 LOR safe to buy?

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