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S842 RDG

1998 Mitsubishi Space Runner

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

123,923 mi
Last recorded123,923 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Space Runner83,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS842 RDG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Runner
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 123,923 miles

FUEL FILLER NECK CORRODED

Nearside Rear BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODED

Offside Rear BRAKE BACK PLATE CORRODED

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 May 2017 123,802 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

FUEL FILLER NECK CORRODED

Nearside Rear BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODED

Offside Rear BRAKE BACK PLATE CORRODED

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 May 2016 118,971 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 10 May 2016 118,961 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened extensive corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sunvisor dropping down (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2015 114,361 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2015 114,343 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2014 109,875 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 2 Apr 2014 109,844 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

slight blow exhaustbox

Pass 1 May 2013 104,034 miles

engine oil leak

fuel filler neck corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Apr 2013 103,934 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

engine oil leak

fuel filler neck corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2012 98,952 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 28 Apr 2012 98,915 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

ns wiper blade split

nsf tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 14 Apr 2011 93,433 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge

oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2011 93,432 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front tyre worn on edge

oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2010 87,854 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 87,854 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 82,235 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 82,235 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 76,250 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2007 69,059 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 69,057 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 60,115 miles

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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S842 RDG is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Runner in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S842 RDG, 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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S842 RDG is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Runner, first registered on 29 October 1998.

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