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X331 YAL

2001 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,057 mi
Last recorded80,057 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar68,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX331 YAL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt Spacestar
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 80,057 miles

Exhaust front mounting bracket corroded broken

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis near anti roll bar bracket (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Oil leak

Fail 18 May 2016 79,848 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Exhaust front mounting bracket corroded broken

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis near anti roll bar bracket (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2015 68,935 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 60,947 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 59,752 miles

cat to mid section of exhaust badly corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2014 59,752 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

cat to mid section of exhaust badly corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2013 59,309 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres cracking in tread and on sidewall

Fail 30 Jan 2013 59,309 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres low on edges

both rear tyres cracking in tread and on sidewall

Pass 26 Jan 2012 55,920 miles

both front and osr brake pipes corroded

both front tyres worn to 3mm

cat converter heat shield insecure

engine sump pan porous

exhaust front pipe flexi broken and complete exhaust corroded

os door mirror glass broken

rear fog lamp switch faulty

Fail 26 Jan 2012 55,919 miles

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

both front and osr brake pipes corroded

both front tyres worn to 3mm

cat converter heat shield insecure

engine sump pan porous

exhaust front pipe flexi broken and complete exhaust corroded

os door mirror glass broken

rear fog lamp switch faulty

Pass 2 Feb 2011 52,443 miles

centre rear seat belt buckle faulty

nsf outer cv gaitor insecure and leaking grease

rear fog lamp switch faulty

sump poros and leaking oil

Fail 28 Jan 2011 52,423 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

centre rear seat belt buckle faulty

nsf outer cv gaitor insecure and leaking grease

rear fog lamp switch faulty

sump poros and leaking oil

Pass 28 Jan 2010 49,518 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 46,289 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 46,289 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 41,173 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 35,697 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 35,697 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 28,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 28,388 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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X331 YAL is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X331 YAL, 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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X331 YAL is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar, first registered on 17 January 2001.

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