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Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar

White · Petrol · 1999 · 1,299 cc

T279 NBLMOT history

T279 NBL is a white petrol Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 126,159 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Feb 2024
Mileage
126,159 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,136 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T279 NBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Colt Spacestar
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T279 NBL was last recorded at 126,159 miles on 23 Feb 2023, 57 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Jan 2008: 5,420 miles, lower than 46,842 miles on 29 Jan 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
126,102 miles · 25 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
57 miles
Average per year
5,136 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 126,159 miles
  • 2021 – 126,102 miles
  • 2020 – 126,069 miles
  • 2019 – 122,966 miles
  • 2018 – 119,899 miles
  • 2017 – 116,233 miles
  • 2016 – 112,563 miles
  • 2015 – 108,585 miles
  • 2014 – 103,368 miles
  • 2013 – 95,722 miles
  • 2012 – 85,751 miles
  • 2011 – 75,492 miles
  • 2010 – 68,040 miles
  • 2009 – 61,680 miles
  • 2008 – 5,420 miles
  • 2007 – 46,842 miles
  • 2006 – 38,718 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,159 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust heavily corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front inner wing corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,159 miles (+57)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    126,159 miles
    Test number
    500572471748
    • AdvisoryExhaust heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass126,102 miles (+33)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    126,102 miles
    Test number
    475096478723
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system heavily corroded and in poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded heavily corroded and in poor condition (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner wing heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass126,069 miles (+3,103)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    126,069 miles
    Test number
    253125006107
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass122,966 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    122,966 miles
    Test number
    139593269827
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail122,966 miles (+3,067)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,966 miles
    Test number
    432883281953
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass119,899 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    119,899 miles
    Test number
    561814448054
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  7. Fail119,895 miles (+3,662)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,895 miles
    Test number
    134152257017
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  8. Pass116,233 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    116,233 miles
    Test number
    418418356952
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail116,233 miles (+3,670)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,233 miles
    Test number
    104973876733
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass112,563 miles (+3,978)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    112,563 miles
    Test number
    971804859656
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass108,585 miles (+5,217)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    108,585 miles
    Test number
    855303435002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass103,368 miles (+7,646)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    103,368 miles
    Test number
    899040434047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass95,722 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    95,722 miles
    Test number
    967896633098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail95,712 miles (+9,961)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,712 miles
    Test number
    757915833068
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass85,751 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    85,751 miles
    Test number
    236177732059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail85,751 miles (+10,259)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,751 miles
    Test number
    696317832058
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass75,492 miles (+7,452)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    75,492 miles
    Test number
    736657811008
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass68,040 miles (+6,360)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    68,040 miles
    Test number
    972009030017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    61,680 miles
    Test number
    163531549009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail61,680 miles (+56,260)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,680 miles
    Test number
    680101449061
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  21. Pass5,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    5,420 miles
    Test number
    670658928092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail5,420 miles (-41,422)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,420 miles
    Test number
    514828728047
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Pass46,842 miles (+8,124)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    46,842 miles
    Test number
    751479327010
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail38,718 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,718 miles
    Test number
    191805546481
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass38,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    38,718 miles
    Test number
    353225346058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T279 NBL

Does T279 NBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T279 NBL expired on 22 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T279 NBL?
The MOT on T279 NBL expired on 22 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T279 NBL done?
T279 NBL was recorded at 126,159 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2023, an average of 5,136 miles a year.
Has T279 NBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T279 NBL has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on T279 NBL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Jan 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T279 NBL find?
T279 NBL passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2023 with 8 advisories: exhaust heavily corroded; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.

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