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K18 PST

1993 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,639 mi
Last recorded144,639 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2011
Typical for 1993 Mitsubishi Colt88,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 PST
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2011 144,639 miles

both rear whell archs corroded

o/s/front spring top corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2010 137,153 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 124,448 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 114,167 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 114,167 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 107,468 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 107,468 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2005 99,498 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 99,498 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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K18 PST is a 1993 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 K18 PST, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K18 PST registered?

K18 PST is a 1993 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 5 January 1993.

Is K18 PST safe to buy?

The MOT history for K18 PST shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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