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R709 LDG

1998 Mitsubishi Space Runner

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

145,250 mi
Last recorded145,250 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Space Runner83,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR709 LDG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Runner
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 May 2014 145,250 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 144,745 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

O/S Windscreen wiper in poor condition.

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2013 136,131 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 136,131 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 129,871 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 129,871 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 124,238 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 124,235 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 118,792 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 118,792 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 112,205 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 103,037 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 93,197 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 82,430 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 82,430 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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R709 LDG is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Runner in Green with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R709 LDG, 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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R709 LDG is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Runner, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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