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V701 TAV

1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

966,288 mi
Last recorded966,288 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar77,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV701 TAV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt Spacestar
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2012 966,288 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 92,234 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 92,234 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)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 87,412 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 87,412 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.3.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 81,323 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 81,323 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 69,075 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 61,137 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 50,834 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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V701 TAV is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 V701 TAV, 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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V701 TAV is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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