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J972 MEC

1991 Mitsubishi Space Runner

White Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,156 mi
Last recorded129,156 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2009
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Space Runner123,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ972 MEC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Runner
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2009 129,156 miles

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

osr wheel arch slight corrostion

Fail 24 Mar 2009 129,156 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

osr wheel arch slight corrostion

Pass 17 Sep 2007 118,942 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

all steel brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

light corrosion to all underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Sep 2006 115,326 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 115,171 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake back plates heavily corroded

n/s rear tyre shows heavy wear to edge

wiper blades tend to smear windscreen

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Space Runner?

Based on 18,113 MOT tests across 2,340 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
4,832
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
2,340
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,458
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,453
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,394
Stop lamp not working 814
Steering rack gaiter split 786
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J972 MEC is a 1991 Mitsubishi Space Runner in White with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1991 Mitsubishi Space Runner models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 123,693 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 Runner fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,458 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J972 MEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Space Runner typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 35 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Runner is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J972 MEC registered?

J972 MEC is a 1991 Mitsubishi Space Runner, first registered on 17 November 1991.

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