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T163 XYA

1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,532 mi
Last recorded144,532 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar77,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT163 XYA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt Spacestar
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2016 144,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe has leaking (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front o/s (2.5.C.1a)

rear n/s arch corroded

rear o/s arch corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2016 144,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe has leaking (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front o/s (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working rear n/s (1.1.C.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working rear o/s (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working rear n/s (1.2.1b)

rear n/s arch corroded

rear o/s arch corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2015 138,862 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 138,862 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 133,413 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 133,388 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 constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 124,448 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 124,443 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 114,192 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 103,297 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 93,099 miles

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

o/s rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2009 83,237 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jun 2008 73,411 miles

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

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2007 64,018 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 53,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 53,345 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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T163 XYA is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T163 XYA, 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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T163 XYA is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar, first registered on 30 June 1999.

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