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N499 FOT

1996 Mitsubishi Space Runner

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,380 mi
Last recorded161,380 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Space Runner90,801 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN499 FOT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Runner
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2010 161,380 miles

Battery insecure

heat shield insecure at cat

radiator in poor condition

Fail 1 Dec 2010 161,374 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

heat shield insecure at cat

radiator in poor condition

Fail 28 Oct 2009 153,199 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nearside rack gaitor starting to perish

Pass 28 Oct 2009 153,199 miles

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

nearside rack gaitor starting to perish

Pass 31 Oct 2008 145,834 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2008 145,834 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 135,002 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2006 128,746 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 128,746 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 119,483 miles

rear no plate detiorated

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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N499 FOT is a 1996 Mitsubishi Space Runner in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Mitsubishi Space Runner models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 90,801 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 N499 FOT, 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 30 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 N499 FOT registered?

N499 FOT is a 1996 Mitsubishi Space Runner, first registered on 8 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N499 FOT shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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