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GL52 DFV

2002 Mitsubishi Space Star

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

34,497 mi
Last recorded34,497 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star63,473 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 DFV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 34,497 miles

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

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

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

exhaust mounting bracket rusty

Pass 30 May 2013 33,002 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 May 2013 32,885 miles

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

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 front tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 30,282 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

small cut in sidewall offside rear tyre

Fail 6 Jun 2012 30,282 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

small cut in sidewall offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2011 26,562 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 26,558 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 22,186 miles

both front wiper blades starting to split

Pass 5 Jun 2009 17,735 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 16,071 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 13,709 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2007 13,709 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 10,862 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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GL52 DFV is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GL52 DFV, 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 GL52 DFV registered?

GL52 DFV is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 28 November 2002.

Is GL52 DFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL52 DFV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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