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X278 JGC

2000 Mitsubishi Space Star

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,915 mi
Last recorded105,915 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Space Star70,904 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX278 JGC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc
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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 105,915 miles

Airbag light on

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

Fail 5 Jul 2012 105,913 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Airbag light on

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 95,461 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 95,461 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

damage to bodywork & bumpers

nsr tyre badly worn on inner edge

osf indicator unit held in with tape

osf seat bottom collapsed

osf tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2010 86,306 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 86,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

front bumper broken

nsf wheel rim dented

Pass 8 Jul 2008 72,325 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 72,325 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

damage to bodywork

front tyres wearing on inner edges

osf window inop

Pass 12 Jun 2007 61,825 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 61,825 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 54,519 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 54,519 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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X278 JGC 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 50%.

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 X278 JGC, 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 X278 JGC registered?

X278 JGC is a 2000 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 27 September 2000.

Is X278 JGC safe to buy?

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