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L996 GBM

1993 Mitsubishi Space Runner

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

100,956 mi
Last recorded100,956 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 1993 Mitsubishi Space Runner100,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL996 GBM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Runner
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 100,956 miles

Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

engine warning light on

fuel filler neck to tank pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre cracking and perishing

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Jul 2014 100,885 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

engine warning light on

fuel filler neck to tank pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre cracking and perishing

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2013 96,339 miles

Engine check light on.

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 96,339 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Engine check light on.

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2012 92,397 miles

Both front tyres starting to crack

Engine check light on

Front offside exhaust rubber split.

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2012 92,397 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both front tyres starting to crack

Engine check light on

Front offside exhaust rubber split.

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2011 87,871 miles

Engine check light on

Fail 27 Jun 2011 87,826 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Engine check light on

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 84,184 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 84,182 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 79,857 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2009 79,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 75,548 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 75,487 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 70,908 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 66,591 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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L996 GBM is a 1993 Mitsubishi Space Runner in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 L996 GBM, 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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L996 GBM is a 1993 Mitsubishi Space Runner, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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