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L973 ARU

1993 Mitsubishi Space Runner

White Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

52,726 mi
Last recorded52,726 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 1993 Mitsubishi Space Runner100,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL973 ARU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Runner
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 52,726 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

shields on underbody,etc, restrict examination of testable items*

Pass 29 Oct 2018 52,394 miles

Rocker cover gasket leaking oil.

Pass 17 Jul 2018 52,661 miles

Both front floors corroding.

Pass 27 Jun 2017 52,564 miles

Rear exhaust very rusty in places.

Thick underbody waxoyl applied.

Pass 11 Jul 2016 52,449 miles

Offside Osr outer sill, wheel arch and exhaust all quite rusty.

Pass 9 Jul 2015 52,338 miles

Osf bumper indicator lens cracked.

Slight engine oil leaks.

Under arch areas quite muddy.

Underbody waxoyled.

Pass 13 Jun 2014 51,880 miles

osf indicator lens cracked* rear exhaust box corroded and weak* oil leaks*

Fail 11 Jun 2014 51,880 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

osf indicator lens cracked* rear exhaust box corroded and weak* oil leaks*

Pass 9 Jul 2013 50,659 miles

acceptable windscreen stickers* radiator appears to be seeping* underbody muddy in places*

shields on underbody restrict examination* headlamp aims on aim limits* some untidy but acceptable wiring in under bonnet area*brake hose ferrules corroded*

Pass 3 Jul 2012 49,204 miles

shields on underbody,etc, restrict examination* cv gaiters and steering rack gaiters perished* minor damage nsf outer tyre wall*

Fail 3 Jul 2012 49,204 miles

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

shields on underbody,etc, restrict examination* cv gaiters and steering rack gaiters perished* minor damage nsf outer tyre wall*

Pass 30 Jun 2011 47,334 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 47,334 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

shields on underbody restrict examination*play in outer steering arm joints*

Pass 28 Jun 2010 45,511 miles

headlamp aims just within set limits.

Pass 30 Jul 2009 43,825 miles

headlamp aims just within set limits, generally exceptionally clean vehicle for its age.

Pass 23 Jul 2008 41,879 miles

ACCEPTABLE WINDSCREEN STICKERS* SHIELDS ON UNDERBODY,ETC, RESTRICT EXAMINATION*

Pass 12 Jul 2007 39,692 miles

exhaust very rusty in places, headlamp aims just within set limits.

Pass 7 Jul 2006 37,479 miles

front echaust very rusty, headlamp alignment just within set limits.

Pass 7 Jul 2005 35,283 miles

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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L973 ARU is a 1993 Mitsubishi Space Runner in White with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1993 Mitsubishi Space Runner models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 100,856 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L973 ARU, 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 33 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Runner is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L973 ARU is a 1993 Mitsubishi Space Runner, first registered on 19 August 1993.

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