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DG51 FYV

2001 Mitsubishi Space Star

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,401 mi
Last recorded74,401 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Space Star65,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 FYV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2013 74,401 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 74,401 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 66,318 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 54,329 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 54,327 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 49,627 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 43,294 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 43,261 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Coolant leak

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 36,031 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2008 36,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 32,087 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 27,862 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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DG51 FYV is a 2001 Mitsubishi Space Star in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DG51 FYV, 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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What year was DG51 FYV registered?

DG51 FYV is a 2001 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 18 October 2001.

Is DG51 FYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG51 FYV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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