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AR51 DXM

2001 Mitsubishi Space Star

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

114,148 mi
Last recorded114,148 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Space Star65,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 DXM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 114,148 miles

Body has slight corrosion NSR and OSR outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced NSF and OSF (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 114,148 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion NSR and OSR outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced NSF and OSF (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 89,834 miles

Front to rears and rear brake pipes greased

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 89,713 miles

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

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

Front to rears and rear brake pipes greased

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 58,483 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

both front headlight lenses poor

both front tyres worn on edges

underside corroded in places

Fail 1 Oct 2015 58,483 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

both front headlight lenses poor

both front tyres worn on edges

underside corroded in places

Pass 26 Sep 2014 49,660 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

advise rear tyres wearing on inner edges

advise scratches on screen

Pass 25 Sep 2013 47,664 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

small split nearside wiper blade

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2012 44,887 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 41,832 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 41,804 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 39,069 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 36,917 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 36,917 miles

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

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

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 34,433 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres are worn on the edges

Pass 13 Oct 2007 32,028 miles

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

both front brake discs are worn

Pass 18 Oct 2006 28,278 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 28,278 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Oct 2006 28,269 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 24,463 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AR51 DXM is a 2001 Mitsubishi Space Star in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AR51 DXM, 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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AR51 DXM is a 2001 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 11 December 2001.

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