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M396 AAR

2003 Mitsubishi Space Gear

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

221,684 mi
Last recorded221,684 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Gear136,268 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM396 AAR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Gear
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 221,684 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 221,684 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 214,299 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 28 Nov 2015 214,266 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 214,250 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside 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)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 214,226 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 212,451 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Rear diff has a slight leak

Fail 3 Jul 2013 212,445 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Rear diff has a slight leak

Pass 25 Jun 2012 210,309 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

rear number plate shows honeycomb background but vehicle is registered before rejectable date

rear numberplate font incorrect but no considered different enough from prescribed font to constitute rejection

Fail 14 Jun 2012 210,216 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear number plate shows a honeycomb background but vehicle is registered before rejectable date

rear numberplate font incorrect but not considered different enough from prescribed font for rejection

Pass 20 Jun 2011 205,790 miles

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

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

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

nearside front inner cv boot split

nearside rear brake pipe wet but not leaking

offside front inner arch lining insecure

rear number plate shows a honeycomb background but vehicle is registered before rejectable date

rear numberplate font incorrect but not considered different enough from prescribed font for rejection

Pass 18 Jun 2010 201,942 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 201,942 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 191,085 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 191,042 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside inner c/v gaiter split

rear axle leak

rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Jun 2007 178,115 miles

Advise,rear wiper blades split,n\s\f and o\s\f inner cv gaiters split.gearbox oil leak.rear axle bushes cracking.

Pass 7 Dec 2005 152,821 miles

oil leak

rear wiper blade split

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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M396 AAR is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Gear in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Space Gear models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 136,268 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 M396 AAR, 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 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Gear is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M396 AAR is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Gear, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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