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V478 EGJ

2000 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

79,601 mi
Last recorded79,601 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar76,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV478 EGJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt Spacestar
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 79,601 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 79,552 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to N/S rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to O/S rear (3.6.B.2c)

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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Sill closing panels starting to corrode

Fail 13 Feb 2018 79,376 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 76,713 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 74,710 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 73,101 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 70,379 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 66,782 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 63,080 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 59,616 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 55,812 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 51,159 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 51,050 miles

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)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s rear tyre slightly out of shape (wear)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 41,553 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 45,139 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 38,518 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 38,518 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 29,921 miles

Handbrake dash warning light not working

Fail 13 Feb 2006 29,789 miles

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)

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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V478 EGJ is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2000 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 76,845 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 V478 EGJ, 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 26 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V478 EGJ is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar, first registered on 4 January 2000.

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