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S583 JFJ

1998 Mitsubishi Space Runner

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

171,298 mi
Last recorded171,298 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Space Runner83,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS583 JFJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Runner
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 171,298 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 171,278 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 163,747 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 163,632 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 154,690 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 154,562 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 146,360 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 146,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 137,447 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 137,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 126,855 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 126,849 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 116,658 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 116,623 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 108,242 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 108,115 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 97,703 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 97,585 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 87,276 miles

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)

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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S583 JFJ is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Runner in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 S583 JFJ, 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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S583 JFJ is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Runner, first registered on 29 September 1998.

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