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S332 VLS

1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,971 mi
Last recorded143,971 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar77,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS332 VLS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt Spacestar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2011 143,971 miles

Exhaust front braket broken away from exhaust.

Gearbox leaking oil.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake pipe corroded.

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Screw in nearside rear tyre.

Fail 14 Jun 2011 143,971 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Exhaust front braket broken away from exhaust.

Gearbox leaking oil.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake pipe corroded.

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Screw in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 17 Jun 2010 135,850 miles

Both rear brake pipes corroded.

Fog lamp switch sticky.

Front brake pads wearing thin.

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel. (Borderline)

Hazard light switch sticky.

Nearside rear door not opening.

Offside front brake pipe corrode.

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 15 Jun 2010 135,850 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Both rear brake pipes corroded.

Fog lamp switch sticky.

Front brake pads wearing thin.

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel. (Borderline)

Hazard light switch sticky.

Nearside rear door not opening.

Offside front brake pipe corrode.

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 24 Jun 2009 126,922 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 126,922 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp switch not working quite as it should.

Pass 14 Jun 2008 115,574 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Jun 2008 115,570 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 101,065 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 83,696 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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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S332 VLS is a 1999 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 1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 77,718 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 S332 VLS, 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 27 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S332 VLS is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar, first registered on 30 January 1999.

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