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X421 GAT

2001 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,011 mi
Last recorded100,011 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar68,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX421 GAT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt Spacestar
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 100,011 miles

both front track rod end boots weeping

Fail 8 Mar 2016 100,011 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front track rod end boots weeping

Fail 27 Feb 2015 97,864 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 97,864 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 134,497 miles

front tyres different size to rears

2 front exhaust mounting brackets corroded

both rear tyres,inner tread pattern worn and tread pattern starting to split

Fail 5 Mar 2014 91,993 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

2 front exhaust mounting brackets corroded

both rear tyres,inner tread pattern worn and tread pattern starting to split

front tyres different size to rears

Pass 5 Mar 2013 87,046 miles

1 exhaust rubber missing

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

not much hand brake reserve travel

Pass 27 Feb 2012 82,267 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 82,202 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 76,459 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 59,530 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 44,594 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear 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 2 Feb 2009 44,594 miles

Nearside Rear 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 22 Jan 2008 37,330 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 32,420 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 32,420 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 26,592 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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X421 GAT is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X421 GAT, 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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X421 GAT is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar, first registered on 19 January 2001.

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