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V955 GEN

1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2021
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

90,916 mi
Last recorded90,916 miles
Recorded on22 May 2020
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar77,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV955 GEN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt Spacestar
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 May 2020 90,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise rear service/parking brake adjustment

advise surface corrosion to both rear inner 1/4 sills

Pass 1 May 2019 89,459 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported brake hose insecure (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 89,420 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported brake hose insecure (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 87,320 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust flexi section deteriorated

nearside rear tyre outer side wall slightly deteriorated

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Apr 2017 85,164 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper (2.4.G.2)

advise front exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Fail 26 Apr 2017 85,134 miles

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)

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper (2.4.G.2)

advise front exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2016 82,425 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 82,374 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 79,581 miles

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

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

various rear suspension arm bushs deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 17 Apr 2015 79,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

various rear suspension arm bushs deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 26 Apr 2014 77,298 miles

various rear suspension bushs deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 24 Apr 2014 77,275 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)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

STRONG ADVISE both front tyres are on the 1.6mm limit

various rear suspension bushs deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 29 Apr 2013 75,090 miles

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

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear panel corroded

slight corrosion to brake pipes in places

surface corrosion to under side of vehicle in various places

Fail 24 Apr 2013 75,017 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear panel corroded

slight corrosion to brake pipes in places

strong advise nearside rear shock badly corroded

surface corrosion to under side of vehicle in various places

Pass 23 Apr 2012 71,924 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise rear service brake adjustment

centre to rear exhaust deteriorated (corroded)

front brake slight imbalance

various suspension/steering dust covers deteriorated

Fail 18 Apr 2012 71,885 miles

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

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise rear service brake adjustment

centre to rear exhaust deteriorated (corroded)

front brake slight imbalance

various suspension/steering dust covers deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2011 69,271 miles

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

advise rear service brake adjustment

Fail 19 Apr 2011 69,241 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

advise rear service brake adjustment

Pass 28 Apr 2010 66,105 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 66,026 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 63,652 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 63,652 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 62,075 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 60,333 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2007 60,331 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 58,474 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 53,563 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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V955 GEN is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 V955 GEN, 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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V955 GEN is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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