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X487 CPB

2009 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,211 mi
Last recorded115,211 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX487 CPB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt Spacestar
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2011 115,211 miles

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 22 Sep 2010 110,975 miles

exhaust hittint floor

hand brake travel long

rear bumper damaged

Fail 21 Sep 2010 110,975 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust hittint floor

hand brake travel long

rear bumper damaged

Pass 8 Sep 2009 107,754 miles

handbrake lever is high in operation

headlight height adjustment switch needs refitting

slight movement in steering column switches

wheel trims are fitted to roadwheels so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Fail 3 Sep 2009 107,754 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

exhaust system is corroded and has multiple minor leaks

handbrake lever is high in operation

headlight height adjustment switch needs refitting

offside front inner driveshaft gaiter securing clip is missing. This has resulted in the driveshaft spraying it's grease over the engine

slight movement in steering column switches

unable to test front brakes due to brake pad condition. Also front brake disc replacement recommended

wheel trims are fitted to roadwheels so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Pass 1 Oct 2008 100,613 miles

n/s/r tyre low side tread

Fail 1 Oct 2008 100,613 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s/r tyre low side tread

Pass 18 Oct 2006 89,689 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 89,689 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 75,021 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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X487 CPB is a 2009 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X487 CPB, 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 17 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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X487 CPB is a 2009 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar, first registered on 14 January 2009.

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