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S306 ARE

1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,570 mi
Last recorded102,570 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar77,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS306 ARE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt Spacestar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2012 102,570 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 102,570 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 88,771 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 88,770 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 74,176 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 74,173 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 54,624 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 45,461 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 37,804 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 36,972 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 36,678 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside front tyre scrubbing on outside edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Underneath of vehicle wet due to weather conditions

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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S306 ARE is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S306 ARE, 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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What year was S306 ARE registered?

S306 ARE is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar, first registered on 26 February 1999.

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The MOT history for S306 ARE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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