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DF51 PLU

2002 Mitsubishi Space Star

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,388 mi
Last recorded108,388 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star63,473 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 PLU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2018 108,388 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting By axle mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting By axle mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Both front drop link rubbers split

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front brakes worn/corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body area corroded around inner strut area

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

Wipers poor

Pass 27 Jun 2017 107,573 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded os rear and os front (3.6.B.2c)

head lamps deterioated n s o s

rear n s o s backing cills and floors corroded

rubber pipes into manifold deterioated

Pass 14 Jun 2016 107,002 miles

rear n s o s backing cills corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2015 106,396 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 106,396 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 105,629 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 105,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 103,586 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 101,209 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 97,304 miles

ADVISE EML LIGHT ON DASH.....

Pass 30 Jun 2010 92,851 miles

osf wing mirror cracked

Fail 21 Jun 2010 92,841 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 86,631 miles

both front flexi hoses ferrels slightly corroded

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear number plate slightly deterioated

Pass 9 Jun 2008 80,546 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 73,663 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 73,663 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 67,220 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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DF51 PLU is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 DF51 PLU, 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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DF51 PLU is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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