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X228 UFC

2001 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,561 mi
Last recorded82,561 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar68,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX228 UFC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt Spacestar
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 82,561 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 24 Jan 2018 82,556 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 79,666 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 77,362 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s front worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 72,922 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 69,182 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 62,313 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 62,313 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 56,427 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 56,427 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 50,786 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 44,106 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 35,615 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 35,615 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 27,563 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 27,563 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 19,879 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 14,638 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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X228 UFC is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 X228 UFC, 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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X228 UFC is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar, first registered on 30 January 2001.

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