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W697 TFJ

2000 Mitsubishi Space Star

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

113,730 mi
Last recorded113,730 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Space Star70,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW697 TFJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 113,730 miles

Both front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges

Nearside Rear tyre perishing in tread area

luggage compartment loaded

Offside Front Drivers seat base collapsed

Fail 15 Dec 2017 113,730 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges

Nearside Rear tyre perishing in tread area

Offside Front Drivers seat base collapsed

Pass 29 Dec 2016 105,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 28 Dec 2016 105,159 miles

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

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x member of (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 95,309 miles

Both headlight lenses deteriorating

Excessive corrosion rear inner panel, not within prescribed area

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 95,309 miles

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

Both headlight lenses deteriorating

Excessive corrosion rear inner panel, not within prescribed area

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 84,356 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 83,842 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 82,955 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 82,044 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 81,427 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2010 81,416 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 78,235 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 78,232 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 69,333 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 69,333 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 63,345 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 63,345 miles

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 56,026 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 48,275 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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W697 TFJ is a 2000 Mitsubishi Space Star in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 W697 TFJ, 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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W697 TFJ is a 2000 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 20 March 2000.

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