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L255 WPO

2003 Mitsubishi Space Runner

Black Diesel 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

169,383 mi
Last recorded169,383 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Runner70,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL255 WPO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Runner
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 169,383 miles

Surface rust underneath

Pass 2 Sep 2021 168,647 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody corroded general surface rust

Pass 29 Aug 2020 166,829 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 165,668 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 164,836 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 164,836 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 164,208 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 164,205 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 163,901 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 163,901 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 161,564 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 160,409 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 152,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 143,639 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 143,664 miles

offside rear tyre low on inner edge

play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 23 Aug 2010 133,803 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 133,803 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in nedarside track rod end

Pass 28 Aug 2009 130,697 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 130,697 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

oil pressure light flikering

Pass 27 Aug 2008 125,896 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear heater pipes, slight coolant lose

Fail 22 Aug 2007 119,380 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 119,380 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 110,587 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 110,557 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Space Runner?

Based on 18,113 MOT tests across 2,340 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
4,832
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
2,340
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,458
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,453
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,394
Stop lamp not working 814
Steering rack gaiter split 786
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L255 WPO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Runner in Black with a 1,834cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Space Runner models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 70,483 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 Runner fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,458 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L255 WPO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Space Runner typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Runner is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L255 WPO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Runner, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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