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P531 FKM

1996 Mitsubishi Space Runner

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

190,548 mi
Last recorded190,548 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Space Runner90,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP531 FKM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Runner
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2015 190,548 miles

slight play in offside front inner rackend

Fail 8 Jun 2015 190,147 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

slight play in offside front inner rackend

Pass 5 Jun 2014 173,237 miles

offside front rackend slight play

Fail 5 Jun 2014 173,237 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

offside front rackend slight play

Pass 1 Jul 2013 159,490 miles

nearside rear door corroding

offside front tyre on limit

offside rear tyre nearing imit

rear seats missing

Pass 27 Jun 2012 143,995 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 27 Jun 2012 143,995 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 15 Jun 2011 132,491 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 121,793 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2010 121,793 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 106,145 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 106,145 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 90,754 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 90,754 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 77,553 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 77,553 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 65,254 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 65,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

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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P531 FKM is a 1996 Mitsubishi Space Runner in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P531 FKM, 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 P531 FKM registered?

P531 FKM is a 1996 Mitsubishi Space Runner, first registered on 4 September 1996.

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