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W331 VFP

2000 Mitsubishi Space Runner

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

117,532 mi
Last recorded117,532 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Space Runner79,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW331 VFP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Runner
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 117,532 miles

both front door check straps missing

both front to rear and both trailing arm brake pipes slightly corroded

both headlamp lenses deteriorated/beam images slightly impaired

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

intermitant ticking noise on engine

n/s washer jet partially blocked

n/s/r tyre on 2mm limit and wearing unevenly

o/s/f door corroded/split around hinges but secure at time of test

o/s/f tyre on 2mm limit and wearing unevenly

o/s/r wheel arch starting to corrode

oil level light on dashboard(intermitant)

outer sills not fully inspected due to plastic covers

slight cut in o/s/f outer c/v boot

slight misting of oil on steering rack

small stone chip in windscreen(zone B)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 117,532 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

both front door check straps missing

both front to rear and both trailing arm brake pipes slightly corroded

both headlamp lenses deteriorated/beam images slightly impaired

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

intermitant ticking noise on engine

n/s washer jet partially blocked

n/s/r tyre on 2mm limit and wearing unevenly

o/s/f door corroded/split around hinges but secure at time of test

o/s/f tyre on 2mm limit and wearing unevenly

o/s/r wheel arch starting to corrode

oil level light on dashboard(intermitant)

outer sills not fully inspected due to plastic covers

slight cut in o/s/f outer c/v boot

slight misting of oil on steering rack

small stone chip in windscreen(zone B)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 106,416 miles

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

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both headlamp lenses deteriorated/slightly impairing beam image

both inner wings under bonnet starting to corrode

both rear anti-roll bar D bush brackets worn but still secure

fuel lines and fuel filler neck pipes corroded

n/s/f door check strap insecure

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

o/s/f tyre valve stem starting to perish

outer sills difficult to inspect due to plastic covers

power steering pipe on front subframe not in all clips

slight cut in n/s/f anti-roll bar upper dust cover

slight intermitant ticking noise on engine

slight misting of oil around steering rack

slight movement in both front anti-roll bar D bushes

slight movement in n/s of steering rack

slight movement in n/s/r anti-roll D bush

slight travel on hand brake

small nail in n/s/r tyre tread

spare tyre bald

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 11 Jun 2014 106,416 miles

slight travel on hand brake

small nail in n/s/r tyre tread

spare tyre bald

stone chip in windscreen

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both headlamp lenses deteriorated/slightly impairing beam image

both inner wings under bonnet starting to corrode

both rear anti-roll bar D bush brackets worn but still secure

fuel lines and fuel filler neck pipes corroded

n/s/f door check strap insecure

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

o/s/f tyre valve stem starting to perish

outer sills difficult to inspect due to plastic covers

power steering pipe on front subframe not in all clips

slight cut in n/s/f anti-roll bar upper dust cover

slight intermitant ticking noise on engine

slight misting of oil around steering rack

slight movement in both front anti-roll bar D bushes

slight movement in n/s of steering rack

slight movement in n/s/r anti-roll D bush

Fail 16 May 2014 105,675 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded(before fuel tank)

both headlight lens deteriorated/aim slightly impaired

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

fuel lines corroded

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

o/s/f inner wing under bonnet starting to corrode

power steering pipe on front n/s of subframe not in all clips

rear anti roll bar D bush brackets worn but still secure

sills difficult to inspect due to covers

slight misting of oil on o/s of steering rack

slight movement in both front anti-roll bar D bushes

slight movement in n/s of steering rack

slight ticking noise on engine

slight travel on hand brake

small stone chip in windscreen

spare tyre bald

Pass 28 Jun 2013 96,022 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

drivers door strap is insecure and damaged

fuel filler neck pipes are corroded

near side and offside inner and outer sills suspension and seat belt mount areas is corroded.

steering rack is damp

Fail 7 Jun 2013 96,022 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRING ARE CORRODED

FUEL FILLER NECK PIPES ARE CORRODED

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE INNER AND OUTER SILLS SUSPENSION AND SEAT BELT MOUNT AREAS IS CORRODED

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

STEERING RACK IS DAMP

driver door strap is insecure and damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2012 84,196 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 May 2012 83,438 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2011 66,939 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s & o/s front chassis outriggers corroded

o/s door stay insecure

o/s rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 17 May 2010 60,989 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Spare tyre defective

n/s & o/s chassis & outriggers corroded

n/s & o/s inner sills corroded

Fail 17 May 2010 60,989 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

n/s & o/s chassis & outriggers corroded

n/s & o/s inner sills corroded

Pass 26 May 2009 55,610 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 55,610 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2008 49,478 miles

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

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

spare tyre flat

Pass 29 May 2007 44,218 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 44,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 39,012 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 39,009 miles

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

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

engine oil light on at idle.

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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W331 VFP is a 2000 Mitsubishi Space Runner in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 W331 VFP, 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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W331 VFP is a 2000 Mitsubishi Space Runner, first registered on 6 July 2000.

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