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Y204 RRS

2001 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

101,110 mi
Last recorded101,110 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar68,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY204 RRS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt Spacestar
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 101,110 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rubber mount broken and not fully supported

Fail 31 Jul 2017 101,107 miles

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

Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rubber mount broken and not fully supported

Pass 22 Jul 2016 92,977 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear brakes noisy when applied by foot brake or hand brake

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 22 Jul 2016 92,977 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brkae discs corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear brakes noisy when applied by foot brake or hand brake

both front exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated and split,but exhaust still adequatley supported

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 1 Aug 2015 84,460 miles

Bonnet release mechanism defective

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2015 84,460 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Bonnet release mechanism defective

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2014 75,820 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2014 75,820 miles

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

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)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear tyre has cracking on sidewall

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Jul 2013 66,843 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 66,609 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

sump leaking oil

Pass 23 Jul 2012 59,885 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 59,885 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 55,284 miles

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

difficulty sellecting 1st gear

Fail 30 Jul 2011 55,224 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

difficulty sellecting 1st gear

Pass 6 Aug 2010 52,458 miles

Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Aug 2010 52,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 44,769 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 44,769 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 39,349 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 39,349 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 32,330 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 32,330 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 29,924 miles

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Fail 19 Jan 2007 29,924 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 24,852 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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Y204 RRS is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 Y204 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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Y204 RRS is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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