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V550 JDD

1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,730 mi
Last recorded78,730 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar77,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV550 JDD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt Spacestar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 78,730 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

covers fitted to outer sills

engine warning lamp on

Fail 9 Oct 2014 78,673 miles

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)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

covers fitted to outer sills

engine warning lamp on

Pass 8 Oct 2013 69,640 miles

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

bonnet release panel insecure

nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged but not reaching cords

Fail 4 Oct 2013 69,640 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

bonnet release panel insecure

nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged but not reaching cords

Pass 6 Sep 2012 64,517 miles

Exhaust sytem slightly corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2011 60,328 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 55,557 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 49,031 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 40,420 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 32,397 miles

both wipers split

Pass 23 Aug 2006 29,136 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 29,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear tyres worn on edges

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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V550 JDD is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar in Blue with a 1,834cc 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 V550 JDD, 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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V550 JDD is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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