MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
207,039 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Items removed from driver's view prior to test
clutch fluid level low
exhaust front sections corroded
front and rear coil springs corroded
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
clutch fluid level low
exhaust front sections corroded
front and rear coil springs corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
both rear wheel arches corroding
exhaust system deteriorating
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
bonnet corroding
both rear wheel arches corroding
exhaust system deteriorating
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
bonnet corroding,inner skin
both rear wheel arches corroding
n/s & o/s outer sills corroding
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
bonnet corroded,inner skin
both rear wheel arches corroding
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
bonnet corroded,inner skin
both rear wheel arches corroding
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
bonnet inner skin corroding
slight play nearside front track control arm
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
bonnet inner skin corroding
slight play nearside front track control arm
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
rear number plate started to deteriorate
slight play in n/s of steering rack
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 Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Spare tyre defective
n/s/f headlamp cracked
slight leak steering rack
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
exhuast corroded
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Space Runner?
Based on 18,113 MOT tests across 2,340 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R248 ERH is a 1997 Mitsubishi Space Runner in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
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 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 R248 ERH, 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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R248 ERH is a 1997 Mitsubishi Space Runner, first registered on 23 September 1997.
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