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K148 TSD

1993 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

175,946 mi
Last recorded175,946 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2006
Typical for 1993 Mitsubishi Colt88,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK148 TSD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2006 175,946 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 175,884 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2006 175,780 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

EXHAUST CAT LEAKING

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 12 Jan 2006 175,662 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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K148 TSD is a 1993 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 K148 TSD, 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 K148 TSD registered?

K148 TSD is a 1993 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 26 February 1993.

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