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Y246 NCD

2001 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,628 mi
Last recorded57,628 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar68,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY246 NCD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt Spacestar
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 57,628 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 57,628 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2016 56,154 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 54,174 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 51,764 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 50,206 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 50,206 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 48,373 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 48,373 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 45,670 miles

nearside front tyre has uneven wear

Fail 11 Mar 2011 45,608 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

nearside front tyre has uneven wear

Pass 24 Mar 2010 42,154 miles

front number plate damaged

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 39,411 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 36,272 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 32,585 miles

front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 28 Mar 2006 28,641 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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Y246 NCD is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 Y246 NCD, 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 Y246 NCD registered?

Y246 NCD is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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