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S448 ETO

1998 Mitsubishi Space Runner

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,077 mi
Last recorded107,077 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Space Runner83,059 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS448 ETO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Runner
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2019 107,077 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor section corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill section corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill section corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

front bonnet corroded round catch area bonnet secure pass and advise

Pass 20 Jan 2018 103,671 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 100,139 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 21 Jan 2017 100,139 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner cill area corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 25 Jan 2016 96,887 miles

fuel pipes corroded pass and advise

Fail 22 Jan 2016 96,887 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded pass and advise

Pass 23 Jan 2015 92,119 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 92,119 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 85,324 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 18 Jan 2013 79,238 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 73,401 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 67,732 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 65,865 miles

brake pipes corroding in places-grease on pipes in places

discs slightly corroded

lower skin on o/s/f floor corroded through

rear tyres badly agecracked

underbody rusting-both lower rear inner archs almost corroded through

Fail 21 Jan 2010 65,863 miles

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

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

brake pipes corroding in places-grease on pipes in places

discs slightly corroded

lower skin on o/s/f floor corroded through

rear tyres badly agecracked

underbody rusting-both lower rear inner archs almost corroded through

Pass 12 Nov 2008 63,571 miles

rear tyres agecracked

surface rust in places on brake pipes

underbody rusting in places

Pass 26 Nov 2007 56,864 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded in places

tyres slightly agecracked and treads scrubbed on inner edges

wear in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 4 Dec 2006 52,954 miles

small chips on windscreen

surface rust in places on brake pipes

Pass 24 Nov 2005 48,973 miles

small chips on windscreen

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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S448 ETO is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Runner in Green with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 S448 ETO, 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 S448 ETO registered?

S448 ETO is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Runner, first registered on 23 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S448 ETO shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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