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M281 RVJ

1994 Mitsubishi Space Runner

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

150,721 mi
Last recorded150,721 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2009
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi Space Runner103,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM281 RVJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Runner
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2009 150,721 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 147,551 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 147,551 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front bumper insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Spare tyre defective

noise from gearbox when reverse is selected

Fail 2 Oct 2007 140,563 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 140,563 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 133,386 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 133,386 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Battery insecure

no spare tyre fitted

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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M281 RVJ is a 1994 Mitsubishi Space Runner in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 M281 RVJ, 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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What year was M281 RVJ registered?

M281 RVJ is a 1994 Mitsubishi Space Runner, first registered on 15 September 1994.

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