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R877 RFJ

1998 Mitsubishi Space Runner

Turquoise Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

26,474 mi
Last recorded26,474 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Space Runner83,059 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR877 RFJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Runner
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2016 26,474 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 19,560 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 19,486 miles

rear brake application uneven Nearside weak (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 19,205 miles

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

Exhaust rubbers are perishing

Judder to the front brakes

Nail in n/s/r tyre

O/s/f tyre worn

Pass 1 Oct 2014 8,543 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 8,329 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 8,329 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 7,578 miles

all tyres perishing

Pass 27 Mar 2012 7,346 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 23 Mar 2011 6,983 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 6,982 miles

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

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 6,425 miles

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

front tyres slightly worn on edges

rear number plate slightly fayded

slight imbalance of rear brakes

Pass 10 Mar 2009 6,043 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 5,692 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 5,337 miles

slight corrosion exhaust system

Pass 17 Mar 2006 5,007 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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R877 RFJ is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Runner in Turquoise with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R877 RFJ, 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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What year was R877 RFJ registered?

R877 RFJ is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Runner, first registered on 25 March 1998.

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