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V949 DFT

1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,176 mi
Last recorded101,176 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar77,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV949 DFT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt Spacestar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 101,176 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

sump corroded and leaking slightly

Fail 7 Dec 2015 101,172 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

sump corroded and leaking slightly

Pass 16 Dec 2014 97,032 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

front brakes at limits of acceptable imbalance

Fail 16 Dec 2014 97,032 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

front brakes at limits of acceptable imbalance

Pass 4 Dec 2013 92,933 miles

exhaust will need further attention/replacing in future.

Fail 4 Dec 2013 92,930 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 88,247 miles

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

offside outer c.v.gaiter may need attention in near future.

parking brake lever travel needs attention.

Pass 3 Jan 2012 84,184 miles

All rear suspension and tie bar bushes worn and perrished

Ehaust very rusty at rear

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

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

Surface corrosion to all rear brake pipes

Fail 3 Jan 2012 84,184 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 emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

All rear suspension and tie bar bushes worn and perrished

Ehaust very rusty at rear

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

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

Surface corrosion to all rear brake pipes

Pass 6 Jul 2010 76,939 miles

Slight dampness around o/s outer c/v gaitor

Slight hand brake travel

Pass 15 Jun 2009 73,362 miles

Both o/s and n/s outer lower tie bar bushes worn

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2009 73,362 miles

Both o/s and n/s outer lower tie bar bushes worn

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 69,667 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 69,667 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 66,837 miles

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

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

near side rear back plate damaged

under side of car corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2006 55,992 miles

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

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
Full Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar reliability report

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V949 DFT is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V949 DFT, 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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V949 DFT is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar, first registered on 18 October 1999.

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