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AF51 OAO

2001 Mitsubishi Space Star

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

81,622 mi
Last recorded81,622 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Space Star65,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 OAO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2018 81,622 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease via small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lowers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

headlamps deteriorated , may soon need attention

o/s/r tyre perished

oil leaking from sump , advise attention

rear shock absorber outer casings heavily corroded

slight play in n/s/f outer cv joint

surface corrosion along outer/inner sills/rear floor & n/s/r wheel arch

Pass 15 Aug 2017 80,647 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both fronts starting to mist (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front bottom ball joint covers (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch slight corrosion

Nearside Rear wheel arch slightly corrosion

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear slight damage to rear bumper

Pass 11 Aug 2016 80,334 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive may soon need attention (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both o.s.f & n/s/f/ (2.4.G.2)

oil sump deteriorated also leaking

Fail 10 Aug 2016 80,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r inner arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive may soon need attention (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both o.s.f & n/s/f/ (2.4.G.2)

oil sump deteriorated also leaking

Pass 11 Aug 2015 79,183 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

advise attention , oil sump is leaking and heaily corroded

damage to o/s/f wing mirror housing

Fail 11 Aug 2015 79,183 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

advise attention , oil sump is leaking and heaily corroded

damage to o/s/f wing mirror housing

Pass 3 Sep 2014 77,950 miles

surface corrosion around rear suspension mountings ,

Fail 1 Sep 2014 77,949 miles

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

surface corrosion around rear suspension mountings ,

Fail 14 Aug 2013 76,198 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

slight oil leak from oil sump and also around gearbox

Pass 14 Aug 2013 76,198 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

slight oil leak from oil sump and also around gearbox

Pass 30 Aug 2012 73,002 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust heat sheilds loose and center exhaust bracket is broken

slight damage to rear bumper and o/s/f wing mirror

Fail 28 Aug 2012 73,002 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust heat sheilds loose and center exhaust bracket is broken

slight damage to rear bumper and o/s/f wing mirror

Pass 25 Jul 2011 64,737 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 58,199 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre wearing down

Pass 17 Aug 2009 50,958 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 44,746 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 38,780 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 38,780 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 34,588 miles

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

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

offside mirror casing damaged.sharp edge

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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AF51 OAO is a 2001 Mitsubishi Space Star in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AF51 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Star is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF51 OAO is a 2001 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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