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R72 OPE

1998 Mitsubishi Space Runner

White Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

65,440 mi
Last recorded65,440 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Space Runner83,059 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR72 OPE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Runner
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 65,440 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 65,436 miles

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

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

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Bumper (6.1.B.1b)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 61,934 miles

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

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

gearbox oil leak

o/s/f indicator lamp insecure

o/s/r fog lamp insecure

Fail 19 Aug 2014 61,934 miles

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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

gearbox oil leak

o/s/f indicator lamp insecure

o/s/r fog lamp insecure

Fail 16 Jul 2013 56,637 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 56,637 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 53,509 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 47,599 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 47,598 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)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 42,977 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 42,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 38,639 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 38,639 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2008 33,810 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 16 May 2007 28,813 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 28,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 May 2006 22,772 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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R72 OPE is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Runner in White with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R72 OPE, 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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R72 OPE is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Runner, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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