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V98 WJO

1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,152 mi
Last recorded42,152 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar77,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV98 WJO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt Spacestar
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 42,152 miles

Offside Front drivers seat base poor

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 42,125 miles

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

Offside Front drivers seat base poor

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 41,673 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 40,959 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 39,978 miles

drivers seat gives poor support

Pass 27 Jul 2016 38,779 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 38,770 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 37,501 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 36,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 34,959 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 34,959 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 33,449 miles

Handbrake long travel

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Slight corrosion to metal brake pipes

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 31,936 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 30,415 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 28,977 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 27,481 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 25,926 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 24,021 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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V98 WJO is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 V98 WJO, 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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V98 WJO is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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