Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1999 Mitsubishi Space Star?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 1999 Mitsubishi Space Star?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 1999 Mitsubishi Space Star?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 1999 Mitsubishi Space Star vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

22% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 1999 Mitsubishi Space Star reliable?

Based on MOT data from 161 vehicles, the 1999 Mitsubishi Space Star has a first-time MOT pass rate of 66.4%, indicating average reliability for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 1999 Mitsubishi Space Star?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Mitsubishi Space Star (1999)

161 real MOT outcomes analysed • 66.4% first-time pass rate

1999 Mitsubishi Space Star

CarHunch analysed 161 real MOT records for the 1999 Mitsubishi Space Star. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 1999 Mitsubishi Space Star has a first-time MOT pass rate of 66%, significantly below the UK average of 80%, which is a red flag for buyers. Nearly a quarter of these vehicles (22.4%) have recorded at least one dangerous defect during their MOT history, suggesting structural or safety issues are fairly common in this generation.

At around 86,000 miles on average, these cars sit at reasonable mileage for their age, but they're prone to both failures and advisories—averaging 3.55 failures and 11.7 advisories per test. If you're considering one, budget for repairs and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the brakes, suspension, and bodywork, as the high advisory count hints at wear-related problems rather than catastrophic defects.

We have limited data for the 1999 Mitsubishi Space Star — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

66.4%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

22.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

3.55

Over 10.5 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

82k

Middle half: 66k–99k

For context

These stats describe 161 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 161 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 22.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Mileage Distribution

Most 1999 Mitsubishi Space Star vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

81,712

typical

65,508

low mileage

98,944

high mileage

Half of all 1999 Mitsubishi Space Star vehicles fall between 65,508 and 98,944 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 65,508 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 65,508–98,944 miles — normal for age. This is where most 1999 Mitsubishi Space Stars sit.

⚠ Over 133,574 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

1999 Mitsubishi Space Star — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 23% of 1999 Mitsubishi Space Stars are still active.

Numbers are declining — 12 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2018 (23% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2018.

MOT History Averages

10.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

3.55

Avg failures per vehicle

11.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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