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V940 RDN

1999 Mitsubishi Space Star

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

100,979 mi
Last recorded100,979 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2010
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Space Star79,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV940 RDN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2010 100,979 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 100,974 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Dec 2009 95,877 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2009 95,874 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 87,510 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 87,510 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 77,072 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 77,072 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Off side rear tyre slightly worn

Oil sump starting to weep oil

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 69,299 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 69,299 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 62,000 miles

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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V940 RDN is a 1999 Mitsubishi Space Star in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1999 Mitsubishi Space Star models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 79,358 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 Star fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,118 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V940 RDN, 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 27 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Star is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V940 RDN is a 1999 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 27 October 1999.

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