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J443 MTY

2002 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

176,050 mi
Last recorded176,050 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2006
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar59,150 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ443 MTY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt Spacestar
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2006 176,050 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 176,050 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2005 160,568 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 160,553 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar?

Based on 26,421 MOT tests across 2,271 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
5,774
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,091
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,756
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 1,565
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,068
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 1,055
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J443 MTY is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 59,150 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 Colt Spacestar fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,091 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J443 MTY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J443 MTY registered?

J443 MTY is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar, first registered on 15 October 2002.

Is J443 MTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J443 MTY shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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