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K109 TSJ

1993 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

120,229 mi
Last recorded120,229 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2009
Typical for 1993 Mitsubishi Colt88,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK109 TSJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2009 120,229 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2008 103,771 miles

corrosion on and around floor and chassis

Fail 12 Feb 2008 103,771 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

corrosion on and around floor and chassis

Pass 7 Dec 2006 87,855 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 Dec 2006 87,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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K109 TSJ is a 1993 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1993 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 88,092 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 K109 TSJ, 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 33 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K109 TSJ registered?

K109 TSJ is a 1993 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 25 March 1993.

Is K109 TSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K109 TSJ shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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