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W243 VAW

2000 Mitsubishi Space Runner

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,903 mi
Last recorded98,903 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Space Runner79,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW243 VAW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Runner
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2012 98,903 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Jul 2012 98,083 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 78,571 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 78,571 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 72,635 miles

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

front discs corroded

front of vehicle has accident damage to it

various suspension bushes showimg signs of deteriation

Fail 16 Apr 2010 72,568 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front discs corroded

front of vehicle has accident damage to it

various suspension bushes showimg signs of deteriation

Pass 15 Apr 2009 67,180 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 56,783 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in steering rack nearside and offside front.

slight tear nearside wiper blade.

Fail 18 Apr 2008 56,783 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in steering rack nearside and offside front.

slight tear nearside wiper blade.

Pass 16 Apr 2007 47,671 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 39,410 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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W243 VAW is a 2000 Mitsubishi Space Runner in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2000 Mitsubishi Space Runner models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 79,461 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 W243 VAW, 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 26 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Runner is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W243 VAW registered?

W243 VAW is a 2000 Mitsubishi Space Runner, first registered on 27 April 2000.

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