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V269 GEP

2000 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

116,913 mi
Last recorded116,913 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar76,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV269 GEP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt Spacestar
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2013 116,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front and rear brake pipes heavily greased

offside rear arch corroded but not jagged

Pass 6 Sep 2012 114,101 miles

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

small crack top of screen

Fail 6 Sep 2012 114,101 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

small crack top of screen

Fail 3 Mar 2010 113,836 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2009 103,098 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 103,000 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 97,675 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 92,541 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 84,904 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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V269 GEP is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2000 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 76,845 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 V269 GEP, 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 26 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V269 GEP is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar, first registered on 17 January 2000.

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