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P520 XSU

1997 Mitsubishi Space Runner

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,962 mi
Last recorded86,962 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Space Runner85,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP520 XSU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Runner
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2009 86,962 miles

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

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

both chassis legs inside boot holed & corroded

nearside inner wheel arch holed & corroded next to flexi

rear crossmember holed & corroded at offside

Fail 2 Apr 2009 86,962 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

both chassis legs inside boot holed & corroded

nearside inner wheel arch holed & corroded next to flexi

rear crossmember holed & corroded at offside

Pass 7 Apr 2008 82,200 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 82,200 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 77,522 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 77,522 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 75,713 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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P520 XSU is a 1997 Mitsubishi Space Runner in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P520 XSU, 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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What year was P520 XSU registered?

P520 XSU is a 1997 Mitsubishi Space Runner, first registered on 28 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P520 XSU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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