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Y226 WJS

2001 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,935 mi
Last recorded97,935 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar68,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY226 WJS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt Spacestar
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2013 97,935 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 91,539 miles

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)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 91,539 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 4 Mar 2011 83,712 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 83,712 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 78,595 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 78,595 miles

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

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

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

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 72,355 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 65,849 miles

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

n/s front inner drive shaft gaiter leaking

bottom rad hose clip corroded away

Fail 7 Mar 2008 65,849 miles

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

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

n/s front inner drive shaft gaiter leaking

bottom rad hose clip corroded away

Pass 19 Mar 2007 59,784 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 59,784 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 54,375 miles

all steelbrake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 10 Mar 2006 54,375 miles

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

all steel brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

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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Y226 WJS is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y226 WJS, 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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Y226 WJS is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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