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YY02 RVU

2002 Mitsubishi Space Star

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

69,830 mi
Last recorded69,830 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star63,473 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 RVU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 69,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front wipers slightly smearing

Fail 4 Aug 2015 69,830 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 7 Jul 2014 63,387 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ENGINE LIGHT ON

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2014 63,387 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ENGINE LIGHT ON

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 58,734 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSR TYRE SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

Fail 1 Jul 2013 58,734 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSR TYRE SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

Fail 12 Jun 2012 55,503 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 55,503 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 50,693 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 50,693 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 45,726 miles

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre cracking

Fail 17 Jul 2009 39,453 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 39,453 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 33,601 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 32,363 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 28,991 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 22,750 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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 RVU is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 RVU, 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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What year was YY02 RVU registered?

YY02 RVU is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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