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T169 MBA

1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,076 mi
Last recorded114,076 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2010
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar77,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT169 MBA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt Spacestar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2010 114,076 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 114,039 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

headlight lenses deteriorating

Pass 15 Oct 2009 111,408 miles

Corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch

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

Fail 12 Oct 2009 111,408 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 106,000 miles

Corrosion to front cross member & o/s/r inner sill

Long handbrake travel

O/s/f & n/s/f anti roll bar link bushes deteriorated

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

Fail 17 Oct 2008 106,000 miles

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

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

Corrosion to front cross member & o/s/r inner sill

Long handbrake travel

O/s/f & n/s/f anti roll bar link bushes deteriorated

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 98,978 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2007 98,978 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 94,969 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust heatshield insecure

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2006 94,969 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust heatshield insecure

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

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

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

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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T169 MBA is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T169 MBA, 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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T169 MBA is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar, first registered on 30 April 1999.

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