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L703 SWR

1994 Mitsubishi Space Gear

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

95,645 mi
Last recorded95,645 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi Space Gear127,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL703 SWR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Gear
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2016 95,645 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower arm (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre . outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre. inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower arm (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All brake pipes corroded

Parking brake effort low on offside

Pass 16 Oct 2015 95,465 miles

All brake pipes corroded

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 95,465 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All brake pipes corroded

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 95,369 miles

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

brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2013 94,809 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2013 94,809 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2012 94,105 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

all brake pipes slightly corroded (centre rear will need replacing soon)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 94,105 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

all brake pipes slightly corroded (centre rear will need replacing soon)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 94,076 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 94,076 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 92,792 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 92,778 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 90,232 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 90,232 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 88,944 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 87,251 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 87,251 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 84,073 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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L703 SWR is a 1994 Mitsubishi Space Gear in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L703 SWR, 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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L703 SWR is a 1994 Mitsubishi Space Gear, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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