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T189 UAE

1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,362 mi
Last recorded126,362 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar77,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT189 UAE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt Spacestar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 May 2015 126,362 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 119,602 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 119,602 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 110,946 miles

both rear inner sill panel are corrode close to radius arm attachment

Fail 12 Apr 2013 110,946 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside 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 suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

both rear inner sill panel are corrode close to radius arm attachment

Pass 29 May 2012 106,160 miles

long parking brake travel

n/s/f bumper corner damaged

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

n/s/r tyre worn

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 12 May 2011 99,319 miles

corrosion on front discs

exhaust system corroded

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

Fail 10 May 2011 99,319 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

corrosion on front discs

exhaust system corroded

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2010 98,303 miles

brake pipes corroding

sump pan corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2010 98,303 miles

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

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

brake pipes corroding

sump pan corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2009 89,242 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 89,241 miles

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 82,383 miles

Damage to n/side rear w/rim.

Damp around n/side cv boot.

Front and rear b/pipes rusty.

Pass 6 Apr 2007 75,282 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 56,575 miles

condition of fog lamp switch

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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T189 UAE is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T189 UAE, 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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T189 UAE is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar, first registered on 30 March 1999.

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