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V389 FAH

1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,293 mi
Last recorded92,293 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar77,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV389 FAH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt Spacestar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2015 92,293 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2014 87,739 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 May 2014 87,739 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 79,231 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 74,179 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 68,439 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 66,060 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 62,509 miles

rear reg plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2007 57,511 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 50,682 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 50,682 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 43,767 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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V389 FAH is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 V389 FAH, 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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What year was V389 FAH registered?

V389 FAH is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar, first registered on 20 October 1999.

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