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P880 DPA

1997 Mitsubishi Space Runner

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,083 mi
Last recorded120,083 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Space Runner85,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP880 DPA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Runner
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2013 120,083 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake discs lipped.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape.

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

Oil leak

Slight seepage from nearside front steering rack gaiter.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 120,083 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs lipped.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape.

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

Oil leak

Slight seepage from nearside front steering rack gaiter.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 115,489 miles

Coolant radiator in very poor condition

Fuel filler pipes under car very rusty

Long parking brake lever travel

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

Oil leak, possibly from front of head gasket,

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 108,243 miles

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

Fuel filler neck under vehicle rusty and very pitted

Nearside rear tyre has uneven wear to inner tread edge

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

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Oil leak front right of engine

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Radiator finning poor

Pass 12 Jan 2010 100,742 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 92,791 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jan 2009 92,791 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 84,512 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 77,314 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 77,313 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

chips to windscreen

nsr tyre pressure low

osf wiper blade poor

Pass 9 Jan 2006 69,393 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 69,392 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

scratch to windscreen

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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P880 DPA is a 1997 Mitsubishi Space Runner in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P880 DPA, 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 P880 DPA registered?

P880 DPA is a 1997 Mitsubishi Space Runner, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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