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S231 GFM

1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,947 mi
Last recorded134,947 miles
Recorded on12 May 2010
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar77,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS231 GFM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt Spacestar
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 May 2010 134,947 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake discs and pads look worn

front cross member corroding

front number plate damaged

offside rear tyre sidewalls cracked

Pass 12 May 2010 134,947 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs and pads look worn

front cross member corroding

front number plate damaged

offside rear tyre sidewalls cracked

Pass 28 Apr 2009 130,511 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 130,502 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brakes out of balance

front number plate damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2008 123,742 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 103,381 miles

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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S231 GFM is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S231 GFM, 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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S231 GFM is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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