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R943 LSO

1997 Mitsubishi Space Runner

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,928 mi
Last recorded72,928 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Space Runner85,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR943 LSO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Runner
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2010 72,928 miles

brake pipes fuel pipes and suspension components heavily corroded\all tyres wearing low on tread

Fail 20 Jan 2010 72,873 miles

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

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

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)

coil springs+sills corroded,suspension components corroded,front crossmember corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2008 64,666 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 56,358 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 49,892 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 49,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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R943 LSO is a 1997 Mitsubishi Space Runner in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R943 LSO, 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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What year was R943 LSO registered?

R943 LSO is a 1997 Mitsubishi Space Runner, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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