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AE51 CTU

2001 Mitsubishi Space Star

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,150 mi
Last recorded110,150 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Space Star65,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 CTU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 110,150 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 106,970 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 104,148 miles

both beam patterns require attention soon

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre slightly perished and on limit on outer edge

offside front tyre on limit on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2017 101,974 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on inner egdes

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 101,956 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear under sills (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on inner egdes

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 99,529 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both undersills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 97,062 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 87,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 81,024 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 81,024 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 74,125 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 74,125 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f tyre heavily worn on inner edge (strong advise)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 66,920 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 59,485 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front tyre sidewall damage

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 52,106 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 44,747 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 36,410 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 35,229 miles

unable to check inner brake pads

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edges

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Space Star?

Based on 269,279 MOT tests across 17,425 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
5,693
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
17,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,118
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 9,055
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,608
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,144
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 7,171
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AE51 CTU is a 2001 Mitsubishi Space Star in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Space Star models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 65,032 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Space Star fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,118 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE51 CTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Space Star typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Star is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE51 CTU is a 2001 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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