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R142 BDL

1997 Mitsubishi Space Runner

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

66,479 mi
Last recorded66,479 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Space Runner85,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR142 BDL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Runner
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 66,479 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs corroded *monitor* (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various front suspension components corroded *monitor*

Various rear suspension components corroded *monitor*

Fail 30 Aug 2019 66,479 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs corroded *monitor* (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various front suspension components corroded *monitor*

Various rear suspension components corroded *monitor*

Pass 22 Aug 2018 66,220 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

fuel filler pipe is corroded.

nearside and offside rear coil springs are corroded.

nearside and offside rear drum brake back plates are corroded.

Pass 29 Aug 2017 65,763 miles

nearside front brake has a slight bind, it is advised that the braking system is serviced.

Pass 26 Aug 2016 65,164 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes. ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front lower cross member is corroded.

nearside and offside rear coil springs are corroded.

power steering rack has a misting of oil.

Fail 24 Aug 2015 64,301 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front lower cross member has corroded.

Pass 24 Aug 2015 64,301 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front lower cross member has corroded.

Pass 29 Aug 2014 63,455 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 63,455 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 62,615 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 61,655 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

various suspension components lightly corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2011 59,989 miles

low tread outer edge n/s/r

movement in front suspension links

front inner pads low

low tread inner edge o/s/r

Fail 1 Sep 2010 59,040 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 59,040 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 54,643 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 50,018 miles

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

slight front brake judder

slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 5 Sep 2007 47,250 miles

Possible slight fluid leak from power steering rack

Rear exhaust blowing slightly

Pass 5 Sep 2006 44,472 miles

N/S/R tyre on 1.6mm limit at inside edge. 185/70 x 14

Power steering drive belt noisy, possible tensioner pully.

Pass 6 Sep 2005 41,632 miles

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

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

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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R142 BDL is a 1997 Mitsubishi Space Runner in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R142 BDL, 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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R142 BDL is a 1997 Mitsubishi Space Runner, first registered on 6 September 1997.

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