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Y251 EAV

2001 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,139 mi
Last recorded60,139 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar68,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY251 EAV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt Spacestar
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2011 60,139 miles

rear valance/box section corroding

Fail 28 Feb 2011 60,133 miles

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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

rear valance/box section corroding

Pass 8 Jul 2010 59,235 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 59,235 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 54,266 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 48,324 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 48,323 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 40,202 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 40,199 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 12 May 2006 32,837 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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Y251 EAV is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y251 EAV, 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 Y251 EAV registered?

Y251 EAV is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar, first registered on 21 March 2001.

Is Y251 EAV safe to buy?

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