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FE51 MXR

2001 Mitsubishi Space Star

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,857 mi
Last recorded121,857 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Space Star65,032 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 MXR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 121,857 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 106,739 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 May 2015 106,739 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 99,967 miles

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

engine man light on dash

Fail 7 Feb 2014 99,967 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

engine man light on dash

Pass 3 Jan 2013 92,880 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 92,880 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 83,621 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 24 Nov 2010 76,357 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 76,357 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 69,411 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 63,887 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 63,883 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 55,798 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 55,798 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 47,666 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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FE51 MXR is a 2001 Mitsubishi Space Star in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 FE51 MXR, 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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FE51 MXR is a 2001 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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