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AY02 HBJ

2002 Mitsubishi Space Star

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

68,288 mi
Last recorded68,288 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star63,473 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 HBJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 68,288 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHT LENS DETERIORATED AND AFFECTING OUTPUT - RECOMMEND COMPOUND & POLISH

BOTH WIPER BLADES DETERIORATED

ENGINE MIL ON

ENGINE OIL LEAK - SUSPECT ROTTEN SUMP PAN

GEAR SELECTION POOR

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 68,287 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

BOTH HEADLIGHT LENS DETERIORATED AND AFFECTING OUTPUT - RECOMMEND COMPOUND & POLISH

BOTH WIPER BLADES DETERIORATED

ENGINE MIL ON

ENGINE OIL LEAK - SUSPECT ROTTEN SUMP PAN

GEAR SELECTION POOR

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 68,258 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Spare tyre defective

engine sump badly corroded

exhaust system badly corroded

Fail 31 May 2012 68,258 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Spare tyre defective

engine sump badly corroded

exhaust system badly corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2011 67,947 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside wipers split on end

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2011 67,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside and offside wipers split on end

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 21 May 2010 59,250 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2010 59,236 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 50,829 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 50,800 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 44,117 miles

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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AY02 HBJ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 63,473 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AY02 HBJ, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Star is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AY02 HBJ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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