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R173 RCF

1998 Mitsubishi Space Runner

White Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,082 mi
Last recorded83,082 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Space Runner83,059 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR173 RCF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Runner
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2009 83,082 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 74,994 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 74,994 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 65,881 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jun 2007 65,881 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 55,366 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2006 55,366 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside 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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R173 RCF is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Runner in White with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 R173 RCF, 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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What year was R173 RCF registered?

R173 RCF is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Runner, first registered on 17 July 1998.

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