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K217 MAB

1993 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,150 mi
Last recorded131,150 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2008
Typical for 1993 Mitsubishi Colt88,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK217 MAB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2008 131,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2008 131,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2007 128,810 miles

Oil leak

new rear wiper blade required

Fail 21 Aug 2007 128,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

new rear wiper blade required

Fail 15 Aug 2006 124,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

new rear wiper blade required

Pass 15 Aug 2006 124,315 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

new rear wiper blade required

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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K217 MAB is a 1993 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K217 MAB, 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 K217 MAB registered?

K217 MAB is a 1993 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 March 1993.

Is K217 MAB safe to buy?

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