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L388 TGC

1993 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,633 mi
Last recorded137,633 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2006
Typical for 1993 Mitsubishi Colt88,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL388 TGC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2006 137,633 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 137,633 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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L388 TGC is a 1993 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 L388 TGC, 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 L388 TGC registered?

L388 TGC is a 1993 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 20 August 1993.

Is L388 TGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L388 TGC shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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