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Y198 LRX

2001 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,021 mi
Last recorded97,021 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar68,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY198 LRX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt Spacestar
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2020 97,021 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into flexi-hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into flexi-hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 93,778 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 93,735 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 90,341 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 90,168 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 87,162 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 84,659 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 82,915 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 79,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear tailgate strutts deteriorated and not supporing tailgate aloft

Fail 25 Nov 2014 79,601 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

centre exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

rear tailgate strutts deteriorated and not supporting tailgate aloft

Fail 19 Nov 2013 77,098 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 77,098 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 74,527 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 72,073 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/side front tyre wearing on inside and outside

o/side front tyre wearing on inside

o/side rear tyre wearing on inside

Pass 20 Nov 2010 67,870 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 63,217 miles

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

rear tyreswearing on inside

Pass 19 Dec 2008 60,903 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 58,463 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 54,229 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 44,684 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
Full Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar reliability report

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Y198 LRX is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y198 LRX, 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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Y198 LRX is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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