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AE51 LFR

2001 Mitsubishi Space Star

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

78,800 mi
Last recorded78,800 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Space Star65,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 LFR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 78,800 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 78,796 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 75,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

n/s/f spring fouling body

Fail 4 Nov 2021 75,343 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

n/s/f spring fouling body

Pass 3 Nov 2020 70,256 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust shield becoming insecure. around the pipe.

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Both sides, deteriorated, perished rubbers. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened At both sides and both surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Slightly damage. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Wheel arch area. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides. shocks casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 63,849 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 63,703 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 59,151 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 56,021 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY W0RN ON EDGES AND STARTING TO CRACK

SUSPENSION RUBBER BUSHES STARTING TO PERRISH IN PLACES

Pass 19 Jul 2016 53,148 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 48,123 miles

1/ SUSPENSION BUSHES STARTING TO PERRISH IN PLACES

Fail 23 Jul 2015 48,123 miles

1/ SUSPENSION BUSHES STARTING TO PERRISH IN PLACES

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 45,162 miles

1/ CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN 2/ SUSPENSION BUSHES STARTING TO PERRISH IN PLACES

Pass 26 Jul 2013 41,469 miles

1/ SUSPENSION BUSHES STARTING TO PERRISH IN PLACES 2/ CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

Pass 27 Jul 2012 37,856 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 37,853 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)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

engine management light on

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 34,661 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 34,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 31,223 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front bumper damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2009 27,011 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 27,011 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 23,862 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 21,000 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 18,403 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Space Star?

Based on 269,279 MOT tests across 17,425 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
5,693
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
17,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,118
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 9,055
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,608
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,144
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 7,171
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AE51 LFR is a 2001 Mitsubishi Space Star in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Space Star models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 65,032 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Space Star fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,118 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE51 LFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Space Star typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Star is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE51 LFR is a 2001 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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