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W253 AKN

2000 Mitsubishi Space Star

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,365 mi
Last recorded79,365 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Space Star70,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW253 AKN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2014 79,365 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 62,462 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 30 Jul 2013 62,462 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Jul 2012 59,934 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 59,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 57,678 miles

cut in sidewall nearside front and rear tyres

headlamps both going opaque

Fail 22 Jul 2011 57,676 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

cut in sidewall nearside front and rear tyres

headlamps both going opaque

Pass 9 Jul 2010 54,843 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 52,421 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 47,786 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 42,564 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 38,062 miles
Pass 23 May 2005 32,955 miles

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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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W253 AKN is a 2000 Mitsubishi Space Star in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2000 Mitsubishi Space Star models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 70,904 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 W253 AKN, 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 26 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Star is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W253 AKN is a 2000 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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