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R163 AKU

1998 Mitsubishi Space Runner

Blue Lpg 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,535 mi
Last recorded61,535 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Space Runner83,059 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR163 AKU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Runner
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 61,535 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all front flexi hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 61,523 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel tank leaking filler neck corroded (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all front flexi hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 57,967 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 57,967 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to drum (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to drum (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 54,149 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 54,149 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 47,074 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 40,234 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 33,070 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 33,068 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 31,308 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 30,821 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 30,092 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 28,905 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 27,561 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advised h/brake

Pass 23 Mar 2006 26,382 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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R163 AKU is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Runner in Blue with a 1,834cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi Space Runner models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 83,059 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 R163 AKU, 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 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Runner is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R163 AKU is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Runner, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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