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W698 VLC

2000 Mitsubishi Space Star

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,869 mi
Last recorded122,869 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Space Star70,904 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW698 VLC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 122,869 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 119,036 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 119,036 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 114,163 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 114,161 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2018 108,982 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 103,188 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 103,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 99,725 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 99,725 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 96,158 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2014 93,411 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

N/S/F brake disc is slightly on its outer face

Fail 5 Feb 2014 93,411 miles

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

N/S/F brake disc is slightly on its outer face

Pass 1 Feb 2013 90,214 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 90,214 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 87,646 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 65,617 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 83,867 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

O/S/F tyre has slightly damaged side wall

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 83,867 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

O/S/F tyre has slightly damaged side wall

Fail 17 Dec 2009 83,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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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W698 VLC 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 60%.

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 W698 VLC, 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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W698 VLC is a 2000 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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