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V303 MOD

2000 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

167,685 mi
Last recorded167,685 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar76,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV303 MOD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt Spacestar
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2014 167,685 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 157,785 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jan 2013 157,635 miles

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

Offside 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 Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 151,588 miles

both front head lights poor

both rear tyres worn low

exhaust in poor condition

offside front cv boot poor condition

Pass 3 Dec 2010 142,732 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all tyres worn low

exhaust systerm in poor condition

offside front cv boot leaking grease

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 28 Oct 2009 133,336 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 133,336 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre on 3mm

Fail 11 Feb 2009 133,318 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

LH Front cv gaiter now off its mounting and tangled around new clip,it therefore needs careful checking for splits before reseating

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

Seat belts N/S Front and O/S Rear reluctant to release on latch

Fail 2 Feb 2009 133,175 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Seat belts N/S Front and O/S Rear reluctant to release on latch

Pass 13 Feb 2008 127,732 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 119,977 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 103,649 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 103,649 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V303 MOD is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V303 MOD, 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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V303 MOD is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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