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P978 OVM

1997 Mitsubishi Space Runner

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

208,455 mi
Last recorded208,455 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Space Runner85,858 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP978 OVM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Runner
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2007 208,455 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 194,230 miles

Rear passenger seat has been removed.The seat belts therefore are not a testable item

Fail 3 Jul 2006 194,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jun 2005 162,742 miles

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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P978 OVM is a 1997 Mitsubishi Space Runner in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P978 OVM, 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 P978 OVM registered?

P978 OVM is a 1997 Mitsubishi Space Runner, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P978 OVM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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