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M232 COT

1994 Mitsubishi Space Star

Blue Diesel 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,996 mi
Last recorded111,996 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM232 COT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2011 111,996 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 111,996 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

rear bumper trim insecure

steering rack mountings have slight play

Fail 6 Jun 2011 11,268 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 May 2011 111,115 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside inner CV gaiter split.

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 98,180 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 98,180 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 94,272 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 89,007 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 89,007 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 74,819 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 74,808 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 74,792 miles

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

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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M232 COT is a 1994 Mitsubishi Space Star in Blue with a 1,834cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M232 COT, 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 32 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Star is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M232 COT is a 1994 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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