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V491 FRH

2000 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,369 mi
Last recorded124,369 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar76,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV491 FRH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt Spacestar
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2012 124,369 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 120,328 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 115,402 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 109,752 miles

Centre rear seatbelt clasp defective

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Drivers side front anti-roll bar link worn

Drivers side rear brake effort down on other side-advise investigation/repair

Front to rear brake pipes corroded (next to fuel tank) advise replacement

Keep an eye on passenger side rear tyre pressure (nearly flat, inflated for MOT)

Number plates faded and separating-advise replacement

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch/relay sticking slightly

Rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Vehicle struggled on emissions test-advise investigation/repair

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

Fail 16 Jan 2009 109,752 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre rear seatbelt clasp defective

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Drivers side front anti-roll bar link worn

Drivers side rear brake effort down on other side-advise investigation/repair

Front to rear brake pipes corroded (next to fuel tank) advise replacement

Keep an eye on passenger side rear tyre pressure (nearly flat, inflated for MOT)

Number plates faded and separating-advise replacement

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch/relay sticking slightly

Rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Vehicle struggled on emissions test-advise investigation/repair

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

Fail 20 Dec 2007 103,839 miles

CO content on limit-advise investigation/repair

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine sump corroded

Heat shield loose at rear

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Number plates starting to separate

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Passenger side tyres soft (inflated for brake test, rear tyre worse)

Rear brake pipes corroded-advise replacement within six months

Rear fog lamp switch sticking slightly

Rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 20 Dec 2007 103,839 miles

CO content on limit-advise investigation/repair

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine sump corroded

Heat shield loose at rear

Number plates starting to separate

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

Passenger side tyres soft (inflated for brake test, rear tyre worse)

Rear brake pipes corroded-advise replacement within six months

Rear fog lamp switch sticking slightly

Rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Fail 13 Dec 2006 99,540 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 99,540 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 93,981 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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V491 FRH is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 V491 FRH, 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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V491 FRH is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar, first registered on 18 January 2000.

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