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R878 ANB

1997 Mitsubishi Space Runner

Red Petrol 1334cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

107,785 mi
Last recorded107,785 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Space Runner85,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR878 ANB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Runner
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,334cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 107,785 miles

Fuel Pipes Corroded

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 107,783 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fuel Pipes Corroded

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 105,114 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine coolant light on

nearside sun visor will not stay in the upright postion

radio goes off when lights are switch on

rear tail gate struts very weak, will not hold up rear tail gate

Fail 14 Sep 2011 104,940 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine coolant light on

nearside sun visor will not stay in the upright postion

radio goes off when lights are switch on

rear tail gate struts very weak, will not hold up rear tail gate

Pass 23 Sep 2010 101,188 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside sun visor

offside rear seat belt twisted

rear wiper blade worn

travel in handbrake

Fail 17 Sep 2010 101,176 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Inner Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside sun visor

offside rear seat belt twisted

rear wiper blade worn

travel in handbrake

Pass 21 Sep 2009 97,162 miles

battery and carrier req cleaning off with hot water

oil leak from gearbox

rear wiper blade worn

travel in handbrake

Fail 16 Sep 2009 97,103 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

battery and carrier req cleaning off with hot water

oil leak from gearbox

rear wiper blade worn

travel in handbrake

Pass 19 Sep 2008 91,908 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 86,186 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 78,235 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 78,235 miles

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

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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R878 ANB is a 1997 Mitsubishi Space Runner in Red with a 1,334cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 R878 ANB, 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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R878 ANB is a 1997 Mitsubishi Space Runner, first registered on 3 November 1997.

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