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R264 FWC

1998 Mitsubishi Space Runner

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

190,178 mi
Last recorded190,178 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Space Runner83,059 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR264 FWC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Runner
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2011 190,178 miles

Battery insecure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded close to excessive

clutch pedal rubber missing

corrosion to floorpan at front both sides

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

damage to nearside wing mirror glass

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 19 Oct 2011 190,178 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded close to excessive

corrosion to floorpan at front both sides

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

damage to nearside wing mirror glass

nearside rear tyre worn heavy on edges

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 4 Nov 2010 176,697 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 176,697 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 159,724 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 143,062 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 143,065 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2007 128,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear service brake bit slower than offside to come on.

Nearside registraion plate lamp lens' missing.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre tread wearing on inner edge.

Pass 13 Nov 2007 128,442 miles

Nearside rear service brake bit slower than offside to come on.

Nearside registraion plate lamp lens' missing.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside front tyre tread wearing on inner edge.

Pass 19 Oct 2006 110,442 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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R264 FWC is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Runner in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R264 FWC, 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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R264 FWC is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Runner, first registered on 3 April 1998.

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