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Y32 OBU

2001 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,046 mi
Last recorded39,046 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar68,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY32 OBU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt Spacestar
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 39,046 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 25 Feb 2017 39,033 miles

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

Offside Front Outer 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 binding slightly

Pass 24 Mar 2016 38,484 miles

Clip nearside brake hose missing!

Front exhaust mounting snaped!

Rear offside and nearside tyres cracking around shoulders....175/65/r14 82t

Fail 24 Mar 2016 38,484 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Clip nearside brake hose missing!

Front exhaust mounting snaped!

Rear offside and nearside tyres cracking around shoulders....175/65/r14 82t

Pass 17 Jan 2015 34,781 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 32,683 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 32,683 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 22,020 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 14,350 miles

all tyres are cracked in the tread fronts are cut on the sidewalls advise 4 tyres

engine oil pressure switch is leaking

Pass 6 Jan 2011 13,794 miles

all tyres are cracked fronts have sidewall cuts

body damage n/s rear

Pass 25 Jan 2010 13,355 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 12,880 miles

cut in sidewall of n/s front tyre

o/s front indicator bulb is faded

Fail 2 Feb 2009 12,880 miles

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

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

cut in sidewall of n/s front tyre

o/s front indicator bulb is faded

Pass 25 Jan 2008 12,590 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 12,110 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 10,659 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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Y32 OBU 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 Y32 OBU, 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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Y32 OBU is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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