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S474 OGB

1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

133,207 mi
Last recorded133,207 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar77,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS474 OGB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt Spacestar
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2013 133,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 122,741 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 114,440 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 114,440 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 100,289 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 100,289 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 88,462 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 88,644 miles

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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

fog light switch tempermental

o/s/r tyre 2mm

rear bumper close to n/s/r tyre due to body damage

Fail 8 Jan 2008 81,550 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

slight fluctuation on n/s/f brake

Pass 8 Jan 2008 81,550 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

slight fluctuation on n/s/f brake

Pass 10 Jan 2007 72,423 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 62,443 miles

advisories same as pld vt32 sheet

Fail 13 Jan 2006 62,443 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

offside front tyre worn on ends †both rear tyres worn on edges †nearside anti roll bar link bushes split slighty †offside front anti roll bar bushes worn †front brake discs worn & pads getting low †nearside rear metal brake pipe starting to rust

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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S474 OGB is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S474 OGB, 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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S474 OGB is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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