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L578 BPV

1994 Mitsubishi Space Gear

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

129,570 mi
Last recorded129,570 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi Space Gear127,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL578 BPV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Gear
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 129,570 miles

Both front sills(nearside and offside) corroded outwith prescribed areas

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Vehicle underside badly corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2016 129,566 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill, and at wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Both front sills(nearside and offside) corroded outwith prescribed areas

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Vehicle underside badly corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2015 124,139 miles

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

Offside Front inner wing under bonnet corroded

exhaust flexi pipe heavily corroded

front and rear chassis corroded in places

inner sills corroded in places

power steering pipes heavily corroded recommend attention

slight travel in handbrake

Fail 26 Oct 2015 124,135 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear above diff (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear above diff (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front inner wing under bonnet corroded

exhaust flexi pipe heavily corroded

front and rear chassis corroded in places

inner sills corroded in places

power steering pipes heavily corroded recommend attention

slight travel in handbrake

Pass 30 Oct 2014 119,474 miles

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

corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes at rear.

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

oil leaks.

Fail 23 Oct 2014 119,464 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes at rear.

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

oil leaks.

Pass 12 Sep 2013 116,078 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 116,078 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 111,933 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2011 108,407 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 104,589 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 100,156 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 100,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 96,122 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 92,391 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 92,337 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 87,909 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 87,767 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 82,231 miles

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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L578 BPV is a 1994 Mitsubishi Space Gear in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L578 BPV, 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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L578 BPV is a 1994 Mitsubishi Space Gear, first registered on 1 June 1994.

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