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M540 RTX

2006 Mitsubishi Space Gear

White Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

185,629 mi
Last recorded185,629 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2010
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Space Gear134,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM540 RTX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Gear
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2010 185,629 miles

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

off side inner constant velocity boot split

some perishing of rear axle bushes

Fail 2 Nov 2010 185,613 miles

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

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

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

off side inner constant velocity boot split

some perishing of rear axle bushes

Fail 6 Aug 2009 165,812 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

some perishing of rear axle bushes

Pass 6 Aug 2009 165,812 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

some perishing of rear axle bushes

Pass 26 Aug 2008 151,043 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 151,025 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2007 146,417 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 146,364 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 138,527 miles

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

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

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

operation of o/s No plate lamp/gweithrediad o lamp Rh plat o/b

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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M540 RTX is a 2006 Mitsubishi Space Gear in White with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2006 Mitsubishi Space Gear models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 134,048 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 M540 RTX, 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 20 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Gear is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M540 RTX registered?

M540 RTX is a 2006 Mitsubishi Space Gear, first registered on 1 April 2006.

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