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CU51 PLX

2001 Mitsubishi Space Star

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

63,493 mi
Last recorded63,493 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Space Star65,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 PLX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2018 63,493 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Suspension component likely to fail top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 29 Sep 2017 57,958 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 53,319 miles

Front coil spring corroded two front coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

foot brake travel

front brake pads look low

front n/s road wheel damaged

rear n/s road wheel damaged

rear n/s tyre perished

two front brake hose perished

Fail 22 Aug 2016 53,265 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front coil spring corroded two front coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

foot brake travel

front brake pads look low

front n/s road wheel damaged

rear n/s road wheel damaged

rear n/s tyre perished

two front brake hose perished

Pass 22 Aug 2015 43,762 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to perish and crack

Fail 22 Aug 2015 43,762 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish and crack

Fail 27 Sep 2014 36,278 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 36,278 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 25,545 miles

Both front brake-hoses, Slight cracking of rubber at lower ferrule area of wire-bound section of hoses.

Pass 2 Aug 2012 18,449 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 16,677 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 14,856 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 12,395 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 12,395 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 12,117 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 11,633 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 10,396 miles

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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CU51 PLX is a 2001 Mitsubishi Space Star in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CU51 PLX, 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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CU51 PLX is a 2001 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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