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P954 AFX

1997 Mitsubishi Space Runner

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

77,222 mi
Last recorded77,222 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Space Runner85,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP954 AFX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Runner
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2017 77,222 miles

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

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

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)

Fuel system component leaking filler neck (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened in around spring pan (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped across floor (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 75,318 miles

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

both outer sills slightly corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 4 May 2016 75,316 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner rear arch (2.4.A.3)

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

both outer sills slightly corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2015 72,195 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 12 Jan 2015 72,195 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Jan 2014 68,139 miles

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

Fuel filler neck corroded

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

Underside muddy

Underside slightly corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2014 68,139 miles

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

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

Fuel filler neck corroded

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

Underside muddy

Underside slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2013 65,276 miles

Fuel filler corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 65,276 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel filler corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 62,846 miles

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

engine oil leak

fuel filler neck rusty

Pass 21 Dec 2010 58,834 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 55,148 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 50,701 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 44,692 miles

N/S rear tyre tread deformed

Pass 15 Dec 2006 40,834 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 36,541 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 36,541 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both front tyres very slightly perished

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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P954 AFX is a 1997 Mitsubishi Space Runner in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P954 AFX, 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 P954 AFX registered?

P954 AFX is a 1997 Mitsubishi Space Runner, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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