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S209 TOV

1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,716 mi
Last recorded78,716 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar77,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS209 TOV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt Spacestar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2011 78,716 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 71,055 miles

nearside front spot lamp glass broken

rear no:plate tatty

Fail 13 Feb 2010 70,995 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front spot lamp glass broken

rear no:plate tatty

Pass 10 Feb 2009 63,374 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/side front fog lamp lens broken

n/side front tyre replaced with used tyre

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 10 Feb 2009 63,373 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/side front fog lamp lens broken

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 4 Feb 2008 53,952 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 53,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2007 44,733 miles

nearside rear tyre inner side wall damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2006 35,131 miles

front to rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

sills not fully inspected plastic covers fitted

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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S209 TOV is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 77,718 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 S209 TOV, 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 27 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S209 TOV is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar, first registered on 6 January 1999.

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