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X196 NJB

2001 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,311 mi
Last recorded73,311 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2009
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar68,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX196 NJB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt Spacestar
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2009 73,311 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

o/s mirror repaired by temporary means

rear number plate deteriorating slightly

steel rim fitted to o/s/f

Fail 27 Mar 2009 73,311 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

o/s mirror repaired by temporary means

rear number plate deteriorating slightly

steel rim fitted to o/s/f

Fail 25 Mar 2009 73,271 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

offside door mirror repaired with tape

rear number plate

steel wheel fitted to offside front

Fail 17 Mar 2009 73,142 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

rear number plate

steel wheel fitted to offside front

Pass 17 Mar 2008 63,397 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 63,397 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 58,897 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 47,375 miles

all four tyre pressures appear low

both rear tyre inner and outer walls perished recomend further investigation

o/s/r service brake effort lower than n/s/r

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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X196 NJB is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 68,925 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 X196 NJB, 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 25 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 X196 NJB registered?

X196 NJB is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar, first registered on 12 February 2001.

Is X196 NJB safe to buy?

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