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W897 OAO

2000 Mitsubishi Space Star

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

128,860 mi
Last recorded128,860 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Space Star70,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW897 OAO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 128,860 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 128,829 miles

Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) both (1.8.C.4)

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

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

engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 123,909 miles

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

nearside wiper rubber deteriorating

Fail 6 Oct 2014 123,909 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

nearside wiper rubber deteriorating

Pass 7 Oct 2013 121,538 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front headlamp lenses deteriorating but giving sufficient light

Fail 4 Oct 2013 121,538 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front headlamp lenses deteriorating but giving sufficient light

Pass 28 Sep 2012 110,003 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion various parts of underbody and components ok at time of test with corrosion assessment tool

exhaust bracket broken but not insecure

o/s/f disc backing plate corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2011 94,960 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight corrosion some brake pipes

slight corrosion various parts and components of underbody

Pass 6 Oct 2010 80,533 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 80,468 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 66,913 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 52,243 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 52,043 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Outer Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 48,466 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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W897 OAO is a 2000 Mitsubishi Space Star in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W897 OAO, 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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W897 OAO is a 2000 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 7 March 2000.

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