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YY02 RVF

2001 Mitsubishi Space Star

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,052 mi
Last recorded95,052 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Space Star65,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 RVF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2013 95,052 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 92,242 miles

engine oil sump leaking/corroded

Fail 23 May 2012 92,242 miles

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

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

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

engine oil sump leaking/corroded

Pass 26 May 2011 86,731 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 86,731 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 81,824 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2010 81,824 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 63,427 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 63,427 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2008 54,011 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 54,011 miles

Front Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 May 2007 46,480 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 May 2006 38,872 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 May 2005 29,655 miles

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

both front tyres 2m depth

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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YY02 RVF is a 2001 Mitsubishi Space Star in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Space Star models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 65,032 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 YY02 RVF, 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Star is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YY02 RVF is a 2001 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 2 September 2001.

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