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P727 XAD

1997 Mitsubishi Space Runner

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

145,072 mi
Last recorded145,072 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Space Runner85,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP727 XAD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Runner
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2010 145,072 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 145,071 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c) DANGEROUS

slight play in offside of steering rack

Fail 28 Jan 2010 143,527 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 138,080 miles

Battery insecure

Front tyres worn inner edges.

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2009 138,080 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Battery insecure

Front tyres worn inner edges.

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2008 130,850 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 130,758 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 12 Mar 2007 121,889 miles

nearside front & rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 12 Mar 2007 121,889 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

offside & nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 11 Jan 2006 115,079 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 115,079 miles

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

emissions varied during test - suspect catalytic converter problem

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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P727 XAD is a 1997 Mitsubishi Space Runner in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 P727 XAD, 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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P727 XAD is a 1997 Mitsubishi Space Runner, first registered on 24 February 1997.

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