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DN02 AVU

2002 Mitsubishi Space Star

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

51,500 mi
Last recorded51,500 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star63,473 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN02 AVU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 51,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre splitting inner sidewall

Fail 5 Apr 2018 51,500 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre splitting inner sidewall

Pass 2 Mar 2017 45,593 miles

both rear trailing arm, front bushes weak

front brake discs worn

nearside rear antiroll bar linkage in poor condition

Fail 2 Mar 2017 45,593 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both rear trailing arm, front bushes weak

front brake discs worn

nearside rear antiroll bar linkage in poor condition

Pass 18 Mar 2016 43,371 miles

front brake discs heavily corroded

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2016 43,371 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

front brake discs heavily corroded

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2015 40,321 miles

front brake discs corroded

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2015 40,321 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

front brake discs corroded

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

rear brake discs heavily scored

Pass 5 Mar 2014 36,045 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 35,851 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

NSF+OSF brakes corroded

NSR+OSR brakes corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2012 33,135 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 29,729 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 25,493 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 25,492 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 23,005 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 19,833 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 17,523 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 14,866 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2006 14,866 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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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DN02 AVU is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DN02 AVU, 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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What year was DN02 AVU registered?

DN02 AVU is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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