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S709 OFT

1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,617 mi
Last recorded115,617 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar77,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS709 OFT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt Spacestar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 115,617 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 115,550 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 115,466 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 115,376 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 114,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 114,257 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 112,780 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 110,615 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 102,521 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 92,963 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 92,921 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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 (2.4.A.3)

oil leak/ corroded sump

Pass 2 Sep 2013 92,286 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 91,750 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 91,020 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 3 Jan 2012 91,020 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Battery insecure

Front discs pitted

Pass 21 Sep 2009 89,750 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 86,802 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 83,258 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 79,727 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 79,726 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2005 73,647 miles

n/s/frt n/s/rear tyres just within legal minimum on outside edges

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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S709 OFT is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S709 OFT, 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 S709 OFT registered?

S709 OFT is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S709 OFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S709 OFT shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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