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R785 EYJ

1997 Mitsubishi Space Runner

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,446 mi
Last recorded130,446 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Space Runner85,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR785 EYJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Runner
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2017 130,446 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres are perished and more than nine years old

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

The front crossmember is heavily corroded

The fuel filler neck is heavily corroded

The nearside outer sill lip is damaged front and rear

The offside outer sill lip is damaged front and rear

The power steering reservoir has a small leak

Pass 16 Aug 2016 89,598 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 123,028 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main centre (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 123,028 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main centre (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 117,742 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 110,956 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 102,806 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 102,806 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 94,268 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 87,137 miles

Front brake pads unchecked

Fail 4 Aug 2010 87,137 miles

Front brake pads unchecked

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 80,588 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 73,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate is discolored

Pass 27 Aug 2008 73,355 miles

front number plate is discolored

Pass 15 Aug 2007 64,987 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 30 Aug 2006 55,130 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 45,335 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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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R785 EYJ is a 1997 Mitsubishi Space Runner in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R785 EYJ, 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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R785 EYJ is a 1997 Mitsubishi Space Runner, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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