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W597 VLB

2004 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,433 mi
Last recorded72,433 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2013
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar45,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW597 VLB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt Spacestar
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2013 72,433 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 72,045 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 67,571 miles

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

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

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

n/s & o/s inner cv gaiter clip adrift

rear wiperblade perished

Pass 25 Nov 2011 67,571 miles

n/s & o/s inner cv gaiter clip adrift

rear wiperblade perished

Pass 24 Nov 2010 62,613 miles

engine oil level very low---

Pass 2 Dec 2009 58,379 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 54,136 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 30 Nov 2007 49,898 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 46,268 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 41,755 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 41,755 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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W597 VLB is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 45,346 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 W597 VLB, 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 22 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 W597 VLB registered?

W597 VLB is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar, first registered on 12 February 2004.

Is W597 VLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W597 VLB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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