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R171 WBW

1997 Mitsubishi Space Runner

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

108,998 mi
Last recorded108,998 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2020
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Space Runner85,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR171 WBW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Runner
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2020 108,998 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Apr 2020 108,997 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 106,766 miles

Offside Front Lower anti role bar drop arm ball joint as slight free play

Fail 12 Apr 2019 106,766 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower anti role bar drop arm ball joint as slight free play

Pass 10 Apr 2018 105,202 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 105,181 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 16 May 2017 102,684 miles

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

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 May 2017 102,684 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 May 2016 100,050 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 20 May 2016 100,031 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section holed in two places (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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 May 2015 98,336 miles

front suspention dampers becoming weak

Fail 7 May 2015 98,336 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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 Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front suspention dampers becoming weak

Pass 7 May 2014 95,010 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

Fail 1 May 2014 95,002 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 92,640 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Mar 2013 92,638 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Mar 2013 92,627 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 88,420 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Mar 2011 84,148 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 81,017 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 81,017 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 75,926 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2009 75,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 69,791 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 65,245 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

fuel tank filler neck has slight corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2006 61,292 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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R171 WBW is a 1997 Mitsubishi Space Runner in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 R171 WBW, 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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R171 WBW is a 1997 Mitsubishi Space Runner, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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