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S742 FFE

1998 Mitsubishi Space Runner

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,134 mi
Last recorded137,134 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Space Runner83,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS742 FFE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Runner
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2013 137,134 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

bonnet corroded

exhaust system corroded / centre joint slight leaking

fuel filler pipes corroded

spare tyre missing

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle outer sills

Pass 17 Nov 2012 126,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust front corroded

n/s/r tyre inner edges worn

oil light flashes / oil leak

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle / bonnet

Pass 17 Nov 2011 110,219 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2011 110,213 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2010 98,617 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 98,617 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 78,893 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 78,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

slight crack on front number plate.lots of flakey corrosion on under side.

Pass 31 May 2006 76,034 miles

flakey corrosion on under side of vehicle

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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S742 FFE is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Runner in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S742 FFE, 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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S742 FFE is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Runner, first registered on 28 October 1998.

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