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P194 RYB

1997 Mitsubishi Space Gear

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

167,397 mi
Last recorded167,397 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP194 RYB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Gear
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 167,397 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift to limits at time of test advise NEW (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

play in o/s steering rack end close to limits

Pass 22 Jun 2023 166,252 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 166,246 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 159,090 miles

play in o/s steering rack arm

Fail 31 Jul 2018 159,082 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

play in o/s steering rack arm

Pass 2 Feb 2017 152,297 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 152,297 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 148,536 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases has various small holes along seam (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 136,467 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Feb 2015 136,467 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Feb 2014 125,271 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 125,271 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 114,520 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 114,520 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 104,617 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 99,222 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 99,222 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 92,831 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 88,129 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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P194 RYB is a 1997 Mitsubishi Space Gear in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P194 RYB, 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 29 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Gear is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P194 RYB is a 1997 Mitsubishi Space Gear, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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