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VN51 VWU

2002 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,553 mi
Last recorded78,553 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar59,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 VWU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt Spacestar
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2014 78,553 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 78,553 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 75,875 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 73,813 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 73,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 68,475 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 62,208 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 51,187 miles

engine oil level low

Pass 26 Sep 2006 46,736 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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VN51 VWU is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 59,150 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 VN51 VWU, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VN51 VWU registered?

VN51 VWU is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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