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T156 PWP

1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

100,871 mi
Last recorded100,871 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar77,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT156 PWP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt Spacestar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 100,871 miles

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair low brake effort (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 100,781 miles

Coolant leak bottom hose /radiator area ()

Pass 19 Jul 2023 100,761 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear b/pipes slight corrosion /will need replacing next mot (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 100,715 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 100,710 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall split and tyre perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2021 100,696 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill may need attention next year for mot (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 100,680 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 100,212 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 99,678 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 99,127 miles

Exhaust corroding

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 98,285 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

n/s rear tyre cracked

underside generally corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2016 98,273 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

n/s rear tyre cracked

underside generally corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2015 96,836 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 95,592 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 93,902 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 93,887 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 91,164 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 88,885 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 88,883 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 86,230 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 86,228 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 82,900 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2008 80,322 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 25 Jul 2008 80,319 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)

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 6 Sep 2007 71,109 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 71,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 57,990 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 47,982 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2005 47,982 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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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T156 PWP is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 T156 PWP, 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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T156 PWP is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar, first registered on 19 April 1999.

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