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FE51 MLY

2001 Mitsubishi Space Star

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,055 mi
Last recorded94,055 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2020
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Space Star65,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 MLY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2020 94,055 miles

Both front shockers corroded

Both rear wheel arches corroded but not holed

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2020 94,055 miles

Both front shockers corroded

Both rear wheel arches corroded but not holed

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2020 94,048 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 85,068 miles

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

body has slight corrossion

Pass 31 Aug 2017 80,954 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 80,954 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 77,287 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 77,287 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 73,654 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 69,698 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 65,216 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 61,130 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 56,918 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 56,918 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 53,479 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 49,222 miles

front discs and pads wearing

Pass 29 Aug 2008 44,073 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2008 44,072 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 37,588 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 32,274 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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FE51 MLY is a 2001 Mitsubishi Space Star in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FE51 MLY, 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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FE51 MLY is a 2001 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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