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S862 XHL

1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,799 mi
Last recorded97,799 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar77,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS862 XHL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt Spacestar
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2011 97,799 miles

nearside & offside rear tyres side walls cracking

rear suspension bushes getting perished

Fail 18 Oct 2011 97,799 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside & offside rear tyres side walls cracking

rear suspension bushes getting perished

Pass 24 Sep 2010 94,662 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear seat removed at time of retest

Fail 22 Sep 2010 94,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 90,109 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Dec 2008 85,685 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 82,851 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 69,524 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 55,529 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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S862 XHL is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar in Green with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S862 XHL, 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 S862 XHL registered?

S862 XHL is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar, first registered on 19 January 1999.

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