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V47 FAW

1998 Mitsubishi Space Star

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,909 mi
Last recorded133,909 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Space Star84,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV47 FAW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 133,909 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front and offside rear wheel rims dented slightly

Rear sills moderately corroded

Rear tyres worn on inner edge and heavily perished - advise replacement ASAP

Pass 16 Jul 2014 118,907 miles

Both front tyres heavily worn on inner edge

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front outer wheel rim slightly damaged

Surface corrosion to both rear inner sills

Fail 10 Jul 2014 118,736 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Both front tyres heavily worn on inner edge

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front outer wheel rim slightly damaged

Surface corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 16 Jul 2013 111,303 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Surface corrosion to both inner rear sills near suspension mount

Fail 12 Jul 2013 111,196 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Surface corrosion to both inner rear sills near suspension mount

Pass 14 Jul 2012 104,017 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front damage bonnet.

Front discs worn and corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2011 99,829 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 99,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 93,788 miles

N/s/f tyre has damage to the outer wall.

Pass 17 Jul 2009 86,300 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 86,178 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

wipers spilt on ends

Pass 14 Jul 2008 77,415 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 77,411 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 69,286 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 62,196 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 62,196 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Space Star?

Based on 269,279 MOT tests across 17,425 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
5,693
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
17,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,118
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 9,055
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,608
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,144
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 7,171
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V47 FAW is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Star in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi Space Star models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.9% with a typical mileage of 84,332 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Space Star fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,118 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V47 FAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Space Star typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Star is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V47 FAW is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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