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M53 TAU

1995 Mitsubishi Space Runner

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

150,839 mi
Last recorded150,839 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2009
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi Space Runner96,013 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM53 TAU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Runner
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2009 150,839 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 138,117 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 125,061 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 125,031 miles

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

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 17 Mar 2006 110,970 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 110,681 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/F headlamp beam pattern slightly out

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

coolant leaking

nail in tyre

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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M53 TAU is a 1995 Mitsubishi Space Runner in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Mitsubishi Space Runner models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 96,013 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 M53 TAU, 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 31 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Runner is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M53 TAU registered?

M53 TAU is a 1995 Mitsubishi Space Runner, first registered on 21 April 1995.

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