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T196 UAE

1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

192,540 mi
Last recorded192,540 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar77,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT196 UAE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt Spacestar
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2017 192,540 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 184,510 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 178,134 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 170,968 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear corroded but not excessive

Fail 20 Oct 2014 170,946 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear corroded but not excessive

Pass 9 Oct 2013 162,591 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 162,571 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 153,008 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 153,008 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 148,113 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 148,087 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

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)

Fail 9 Aug 2010 137,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 137,846 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 128,801 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 118,659 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 106,580 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2007 106,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 95,669 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 80,646 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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T196 UAE is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 T196 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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T196 UAE is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar, first registered on 30 March 1999.

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