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L399 HDV

1994 Mitsubishi Space Gear

Blue Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

243,536 mi
Last recorded243,536 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2010
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi Space Gear127,230 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL399 HDV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Gear
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2010 243,536 miles

Both vehicle batteries loose

The tempory repair to the light switch should be replaced with a new switch ASAP

Fail 29 Nov 2010 243,473 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Both vehicle batteries loose

Pass 24 Nov 2009 228,791 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 228,791 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 214,040 miles

slight play in offside track rod.

Fail 1 Nov 2008 214,014 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

slight play in offside track rod.

Pass 28 Nov 2007 202,555 miles

n/s driveshaft inner gaiter broken

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 26 Nov 2007 202,555 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s driveshaft inner gaiter broken

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 29 Nov 2006 186,262 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 185,931 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Space Gear?

Based on 3,228 MOT tests across 221 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
5,851
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
221
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 182
Brake pipe excessively corroded 181
fog lamp not working 173
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 146
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 123
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L399 HDV is a 1994 Mitsubishi Space Gear in Blue with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Mitsubishi Space Gear models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 127,230 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 Gear fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 182 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L399 HDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Space Gear typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 32 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Gear is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L399 HDV is a 1994 Mitsubishi Space Gear, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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