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S870 RWA

1998 Mitsubishi Space Runner

White Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

83,443 mi
Last recorded83,443 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Space Runner83,059 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS870 RWA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Runner
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 83,443 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 83,443 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

O/S/FRONT FLOOR OUTER SKIN EXCESSIVELY CORRODED

Fail 26 Feb 2014 81,802 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

O/S/REAR WHEEL ARCH CORRODING/PAINT FLEXING

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 81,802 miles

O/S/REAR WHEEL ARCH CORRODING/PAINT FLEXING

Fail 13 Mar 2013 78,915 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 78,915 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 76,759 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 76,759 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 74,287 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 74,277 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 72,275 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 68,912 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 68,912 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 66,659 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 66,658 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 60,978 miles

Advise both rear tyres slightly mis shaped.

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 55,536 miles

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

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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S870 RWA is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Runner in White with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S870 RWA, 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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S870 RWA is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Runner, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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