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R494 LFX

1997 Mitsubishi Space Runner

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,303 mi
Last recorded120,303 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Space Runner85,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR494 LFX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Runner
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 120,303 miles

front exhaust pipe repaired/ blowing

front nearside tyre inner edge worn

front number plate slightly deteriorated

rear seats missing

rear tyres inner edges worn

spare tyre edge worn

Fail 23 Jul 2013 120,186 miles

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

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

front exhaust pipe repaired/ blowing

front nearside tyre inner edge worn

front number plate slightly deteriorated

rear seats missing

rear tyres inner edges worn

spare tyre edge worn

Pass 30 Jul 2012 117,487 miles

forward exhaust slight blow

rear seats missing

spare tyre worn

Fail 26 Jul 2012 117,458 miles

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

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

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

forward exhaust slight blow

rear seats missing

spare tyre worn

Pass 2 Aug 2011 115,013 miles

f/n/s brake pads worn

front exhaust section ex repaired

rear tyres edges worn

spare tyre worn

Pass 2 Aug 2010 111,959 miles

f/n/s brake pads worn

forward exhaust section excessive repair

front brakes slight imbalance

spare tyre worn

Pass 4 Aug 2009 107,985 miles

windscreen slight damage

Fail 3 Aug 2009 107,962 miles

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

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

f/o/s+r/n/s tyres edges worn

windscreen slight damage

Pass 5 Aug 2008 101,108 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 93,420 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 93,283 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 85,506 miles

spare tyre ex worn †exhaust slight blow †

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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R494 LFX is a 1997 Mitsubishi Space Runner in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R494 LFX, 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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What year was R494 LFX registered?

R494 LFX is a 1997 Mitsubishi Space Runner, first registered on 19 August 1997.

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