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V688 FSB

1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,668 mi
Last recorded88,668 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar77,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV688 FSB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt Spacestar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 88,668 miles

condition of headlamp lenses

corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 25 Sep 2013 88,555 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

condition of headlamp lenses

corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 31 Aug 2012 80,097 miles

Corosion to exhaust

Corosion to offside rear brake pipe to flexi

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Handbrake travel

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 30 Aug 2012 80,095 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling insecure (2.5.C.1e)

Corosion to exhaust

Corosion to offside rear brake pipe to flexi

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Handbrake travel

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Sep 2011 75,371 miles

exhaust system corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2011 75,371 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust system corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2010 67,306 miles

Rear brake pipes corroded

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 22 Sep 2009 59,723 miles

exhaust system in poor condition especially joints

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2009 59,723 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

exhaust system in poor condition especially joints

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2008 50,507 miles

front discs worn pads ok

front tyres on 3mm

rear washer inop

tailbox joint and part of centre exhaust very badly corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2008 50,507 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 43,433 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 36,313 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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V688 FSB is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V688 FSB, 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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V688 FSB is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar, first registered on 30 November 1999.

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