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N288 SVY

2008 Mitsubishi Space Gear

Black Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

185,664 mi
Last recorded185,664 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Space Gear142,554 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN288 SVY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Gear
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 185,664 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 182,136 miles

rear brake pads and discs in poor condition

Fail 3 Aug 2017 182,133 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake pads and discs poor condition

Pass 14 Apr 2016 180,455 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 176,160 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 176,140 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 172,247 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 163,658 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 148,737 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 148,569 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 131,987 miles

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

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

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN N/S+O/S STEERING RACK CUP JOINT

Pass 3 Jul 2009 120,578 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 113,045 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 113,045 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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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N288 SVY is a 2008 Mitsubishi Space Gear in Black with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N288 SVY, 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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N288 SVY is a 2008 Mitsubishi Space Gear, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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