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AY51 ECC

2001 Mitsubishi Space Star

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,438 mi
Last recorded123,438 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Space Star65,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 ECC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2020 123,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 122,080 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie rod N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 121,348 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S & O/S (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 121,329 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S & O/S (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 120,554 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S/F O/S/F N/S/R O/S/R (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 118,909 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S/R O/S/R O/S/F N/S/F (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted n/s/r

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 115,980 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 114,061 miles

Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 112,605 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 112,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 110,111 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 108,660 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 106,030 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 106,030 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 46,077 miles

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

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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AY51 ECC is a 2001 Mitsubishi Space Star in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AY51 ECC, 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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AY51 ECC is a 2001 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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