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DV51 HWJ

2001 Mitsubishi Space Star

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

42,284 mi
Last recorded42,284 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Space Star65,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 HWJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 42,284 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 42,271 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick to rear all four (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 82,945 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Front to rear exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 35,839 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Front to rear exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 30,445 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2016 30,404 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front 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 beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 24,863 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2015 24,822 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 17,712 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 17,611 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 11,126 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

front shockers corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2012 5,886 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 5,878 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 3,496 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 3,227 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 2,945 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 2,646 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2008 2,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 2,337 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 2,018 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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DV51 HWJ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Space Star in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DV51 HWJ, 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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DV51 HWJ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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