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M488 XYA

2008 Mitsubishi Space Gear

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,334 mi
Last recorded128,334 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Space Gear142,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM488 XYA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Gear
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 128,334 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 127,510 miles

Both front tyre walls perishing

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 127,510 miles

Both front tyre walls perishing

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 127,508 miles

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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 lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres has perished sidewalls

Pass 21 Feb 2014 125,726 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Fail 11 Feb 2014 125,726 miles

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 18 Feb 2013 123,229 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 123,229 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 120,974 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 117,740 miles

Nearside Rear Brake Disc slightly pitted

Offside Rear Brake Disc slightly pitted

Pass 4 Feb 2010 113,882 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 106,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 98,679 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Space Gear?

Based on 3,228 MOT tests across 221 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
5,851
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
221
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 182
Brake pipe excessively corroded 181
fog lamp not working 173
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 146
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 123
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M488 XYA is a 2008 Mitsubishi Space Gear in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2008 Mitsubishi Space Gear models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 142,554 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Space Gear fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 182 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M488 XYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Space Gear typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Gear is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M488 XYA is a 2008 Mitsubishi Space Gear, first registered on 8 January 2008.

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