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K250 JJS

1993 Mitsubishi Colt

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2008
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,996 mi
Last recorded139,996 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2007
Typical for 1993 Mitsubishi Colt88,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK250 JJS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2007 139,996 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 139,996 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 129,372 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 129,372 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 129,372 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 125,597 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2005 125,597 miles

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

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

battery insecure

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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K250 JJS is a 1993 Mitsubishi Colt in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K250 JJS, 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 K250 JJS registered?

K250 JJS is a 1993 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K250 JJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K250 JJS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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