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R68 NJT

1998 Mitsubishi Space Runner

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,298 mi
Last recorded84,298 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Space Runner83,059 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR68 NJT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Runner
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2018 84,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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 coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil pressure light flickering

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Radiator deteriorated

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 82,212 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 79,983 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 79,983 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 79,269 miles

both outer sills slight rust

Pass 10 Jan 2014 78,435 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 77,903 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 77,037 miles

7 pin trailer socket fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2011 75,312 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 75,312 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 74,575 miles

slight movement on offside track rod end/arm?

Fail 14 Jan 2010 74,575 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight movement on offside track rod end/arm?

Pass 15 Jan 2009 73,049 miles

small tear o/s wiper blade

Pass 22 Jan 2008 69,865 miles

temporary repair to exhaust

Pass 8 Jan 2007 65,099 miles

o/s/f tyre close to limit on inner edges

Pass 16 Jan 2006 59,585 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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R68 NJT is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Runner in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 R68 NJT, 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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R68 NJT is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Runner, first registered on 19 February 1998.

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