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S216 SJV

1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

123,706 mi
Last recorded123,706 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar77,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS216 SJV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt Spacestar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 123,706 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member and both rear end of chassis legs (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 123,706 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member and both rear end of chassis legs (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 113,727 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 113,727 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 103,940 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 103,940 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 95,669 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 95,665 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 86,973 miles

The exhaust system is showing some signs of corrosion in places.

The fuel tank support straps are corroded.

Fail 25 Aug 2011 86,966 miles

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

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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

The exhaust system is showing some signs of corrosion in places.

The fuel tank support straps are corroded.

Pass 24 Aug 2010 79,703 miles

The engine oil sump is corroded, porous and leaking oil.

The exhaust system is heavily corroded around the rear flange joint.

The off side and near side front suspension top mounting bearings are in poor condition.

The off side front tyre is wearing low.

Fail 18 Aug 2010 79,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

The engine oil sump is corroded, porous and leaking oil.

The exhaust system is heavily corroded around the rear flange joint.

The off side and near side front suspension top mounting bearings are in poor condition.

The off side front tyre is wearing low.

Pass 6 Aug 2009 73,853 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

The engine oil sump is heavily corroded and leaking oil.

The exhaust system is showing some heavy corrosion in places.

The front to rear brake pipes are showing some signs of corrosion.

The fuel tank support straps are corroded.

The near side front and near side rear brake pipes are showing some signs of corrosion.

The near side front tyre is worn to the legal limit around the edges of the tread.

Pass 16 Aug 2008 67,515 miles

The engine oil sump is corroded, porous and leaking oil.

The exhaust system is showing signs of corrosion in places.

Fail 16 Aug 2008 67,515 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

The engine oil sump is corroded, porous and leaking oil.

The exhaust system is showing signs of corrosion in places.

Pass 1 Aug 2007 58,994 miles

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion.

front brake discs and pads showing signs of wear.

nearside rear tyre starting to wear very low on the inner edge.

offside rear tyre worn low.

Fail 1 Aug 2007 58,994 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion.

front brake discs and pads showing signs of wear.

nearside rear tyre starting to wear very low on the inner edge.

offside rear tyre worn low.

Pass 10 Aug 2006 53,774 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 53,752 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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S216 SJV is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 S216 SJV, 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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S216 SJV is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar, first registered on 28 February 1999.

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