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L245 SNO

1994 Mitsubishi Space Runner

Black Diesel 1834cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

251,453 mi
Last recorded251,453 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi Space Runner103,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL245 SNO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Runner
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 251,453 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2025 251,220 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 248,324 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 241,217 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from rear load valve to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to front and rear chassis rails

corrosion to front inner wheel arches

corrosion to nearside rear coil spring mount

corrosion to outer sills

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

heavy corrosion to floors

heavy corrosion to inner sills

Fail 22 Nov 2019 241,168 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy and box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/ chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most coated in grease, front too rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 241,151 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (front of wheel arch) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail X2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (front of wheel arch) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (rear of arch) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both from rear load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded

corrosion to outer sills

fuel tank wet no leaks found at time of test

heavy corrosion around rear spring mounts

heavy corrosion to floors

heavy corrosion to front chassis rails

heavy corrosion to front inner wheel arches

heavy corrosion to inner sills

heavy corrosion to rear chassis rails

heavy corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

Pass 1 Jun 2018 234,091 miles

Front exhaust leak

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect close to excessive (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to inner wheel arches

corrosion to outer sills

front to rear brake pipes corroded at front and rear

oil leak

Fail 22 May 2018 233,964 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front exhaust leak

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect close to excessive (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to inner wheel arches

corrosion to outer sills

front to rear brake pipes corroded at front and rear

front tyres perished

oil leak

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 30 May 2017 230,411 miles

Corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

Corrosion to offside front chassis rail

Pass 1 Jun 2016 229,122 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 229,120 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short battery (1.9.2b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear load valve to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion to offside rear chassis rails

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to front and rear inner sills

oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2014 219,621 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2013 213,317 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear exhaust coroded

under body starting to corode

Pass 15 May 2012 208,344 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

rear exhaust slightly coroded

Fail 14 May 2012 208,321 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

battery insecure.

front to rear metal brake pipes x2 show corrosion.

near side front brakes are binding on.

nearside front headlamp aim on lower limits

suspect that the rear registration characters are the incorrect dimensions.

Fail 3 May 2012 208,288 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

battery insecure.

front to rear metal brake pipes x2 show corrosion.

lower engine/gearbox ares show oil/fluid contamination.

near side front brakes are binding on.

rear fog lamp unit loosly mounted(cable tied secure)

suspect that the rear registration characters are the incorrect dimensions.

Pass 3 May 2011 204,548 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 198,734 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 192,425 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 188,194 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 188,194 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 May 2007 170,996 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 May 2006 147,910 miles

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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L245 SNO is a 1994 Mitsubishi Space Runner in Black with a 1,834cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1994 Mitsubishi Space Runner models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 103,220 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L245 SNO, 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 32 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Runner is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L245 SNO is a 1994 Mitsubishi Space Runner, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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