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P252 MFM

1997 Mitsubishi Space Runner

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,818 mi
Last recorded143,818 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Space Runner85,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP252 MFM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Runner
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 143,818 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear seats not fitted in car

Fail 21 Oct 2015 143,818 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor to seat mount (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear seats not fitted in car

Pass 22 Oct 2014 140,335 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2014 140,329 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2013 136,442 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

vehicle has general corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2012 133,836 miles

Oil leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 133,828 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2011 131,533 miles

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

front tyyre's wearing on edge's

Pass 19 Oct 2010 128,518 miles

both rear brake pipes n/s+o/s corroded

front pads getting down

rear n plate seperating

slight oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2010 128,518 miles

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

both rear brake pipes n/s+o/s corroded

front pads getting down

rear n plate seperating

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2009 123,680 miles

brake pipes corroding

exhaust corroded

oil leak

rear no. plate seperating

Pass 21 Oct 2008 117,389 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 108,121 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 108,121 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 88,642 miles

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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P252 MFM is a 1997 Mitsubishi Space Runner in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Mitsubishi Space Runner models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 85,858 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 P252 MFM, 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 29 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Runner is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P252 MFM is a 1997 Mitsubishi Space Runner, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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