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S279 BDL

1999 Mitsubishi Space Runner

Turquoise Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

89,302 mi
Last recorded89,302 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Space Runner83,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS279 BDL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Runner
Year1999
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2023 89,302 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel well (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to front chassis

Pass 6 Dec 2022 88,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface corrosion to underside

wheel trims and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Nov 2021 88,007 miles

surface corrosion to underside

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Oct 2020 87,178 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to both front suspension arm mounts

Pass 29 Mar 2019 85,274 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 83,845 miles

surface corrosion to front cross member

Fail 10 Apr 2018 83,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

surface corrosion to front cross member

Pass 10 Apr 2017 79,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 76,790 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 74,046 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 72,205 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 69,729 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 69,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 67,284 miles

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

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 26 Apr 2011 65,496 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs starting to wear

Pass 27 Apr 2010 62,792 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise rear seats removed at test unable too check seat belts

advise slight split offside wiper will need replacing soon

Pass 21 Apr 2009 58,523 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise both wipers slightly split will need attention soon

advise front pads 3mm approx

advise offside rear tyre starting too go out of shape on tread nearing limit inner edge

Fail 20 Apr 2009 58,523 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise both wipers slightly split will need attention soon

advise front pads 3mm approx

advise offside rear tyre starting too go out of shape on tread nearing limit inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2008 55,453 miles

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

front brake pads approx 4mm

Fail 18 Jan 2007 52,347 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 52,347 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 51,076 miles

advise rear seats removed seat b elts not tested

Fail 17 Jan 2006 51,076 miles

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

advise rear seats removed seat belts not tested

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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S279 BDL is a 1999 Mitsubishi Space Runner in Turquoise with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1999 Mitsubishi Space Runner models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 83,489 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 S279 BDL, 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 27 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Runner is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S279 BDL is a 1999 Mitsubishi Space Runner, first registered on 27 January 1999.

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