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YR52 GVL

2002 Mitsubishi Space Star

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

100,201 mi
Last recorded100,201 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star63,473 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR52 GVL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 100,201 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 91,822 miles

slight oil leak

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all 4 coil springs corroded and worn but not broken

engine warning light on

Fail 18 Sep 2017 91,821 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear tyre badly cracking

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all 4 coil springs corroded and worn but not broken

engine warning light on

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2016 83,437 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all 4 coil springs corroded and worn but not broken

engine warning light on

full exhaust corroded and worn

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2015 72,674 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 71,842 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 68,619 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Sep 2013 68,616 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2012 63,403 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2011 59,176 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

limited reserve travel noted at handbrake lever

Pass 15 Jul 2010 52,575 miles

Oil leak

both wiper blades split

Pass 13 May 2009 46,769 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 39,347 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 24 Nov 2006 31,629 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 24,492 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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YR52 GVL is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 63,473 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YR52 GVL, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Star is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YR52 GVL is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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