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R447 BBM

1997 Mitsubishi Space Runner

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,654 mi
Last recorded130,654 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Space Runner85,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR447 BBM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Runner
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2010 130,654 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both fron t inner wings corroeded

both rear inner wings corroeded

both rear tyres worn on inner and outer shoulders

n/s inner and outer cills corroeded

n/s/r chassie corroeded

o/s inner and outer cills corroeded

o/s/r chassie corroeded

rear axle corroeded

rear cross member corroeded

sump corroeded

Pass 17 Aug 2009 122,842 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r tyer wearing on inner shoulder

slight corrison to front cross member

Pass 5 Aug 2008 115,662 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 104,019 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 91,305 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 91,305 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 80,439 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Rear 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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R447 BBM is a 1997 Mitsubishi Space Runner in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 R447 BBM, 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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R447 BBM is a 1997 Mitsubishi Space Runner, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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