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W781 DPU

2000 Mitsubishi Space Star

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

160,159 mi
Last recorded160,159 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Space Star70,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW781 DPU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 160,159 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear door catch missing at time of test but door can still be opened from the outside

Fail 20 Jul 2012 160,159 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear door catch missing at time of test but door can still be opened from the outside

Pass 14 Jul 2011 152,219 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight bind o/s/r brake

Fail 13 Jul 2011 152,219 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 13 Jul 2010 140,337 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 140,337 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

engine cuts out at idle

Pass 15 Jul 2009 126,101 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 126,101 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 113,411 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 103,653 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 94,676 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 94,662 miles

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

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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W781 DPU is a 2000 Mitsubishi Space Star in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W781 DPU, 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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What year was W781 DPU registered?

W781 DPU is a 2000 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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