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Y196 RRS

2001 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,811 mi
Last recorded43,811 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2008
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar68,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY196 RRS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt Spacestar
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2008 43,811 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 43,761 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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Y196 RRS is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 Y196 RRS, 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 Y196 RRS registered?

Y196 RRS is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar, first registered on 27 March 2001.

Is Y196 RRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y196 RRS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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