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M698 UJL

1995 Mitsubishi Space Gear

Green Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

188,782 mi
Last recorded188,782 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi Space Gear151,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM698 UJL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Gear
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2019 188,782 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all brake pipes corroded

various underbody and body corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2018 186,438 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 186,437 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer box missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp insecure o/s missing (1.1.C.1c)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering n/s/f chassis leg by bump stop (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 180,675 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 180,674 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe into silencer (7.1.2)

Steering column flexible coupling excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front chassis legs both n/s and o/s (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear spring foreward mounts both n/s and o/s (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis leg under drivers seat (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 176,593 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded in general. advise check in clips by removal. (3.6.B.2c)

heavy oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2016 176,592 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure at narrow end. clip adrift. (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on chassis rail at coil top area (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded in general. advise check in clips by removal. (3.6.B.2c)

heavy oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2015 171,393 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2015 171,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2014 165,460 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 165,452 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 143,009 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 142,157 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 113,851 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 95,968 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 88,717 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 80,837 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 80,837 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 79,823 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

footbrake travel getting ready for adjustment

Fail 28 Apr 2008 79,823 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

footbrake travel getting ready for adjustment

Pass 1 Aug 2006 72,353 miles

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

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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M698 UJL is a 1995 Mitsubishi Space Gear in Green with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1995 Mitsubishi Space Gear models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 151,485 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 M698 UJL, 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 31 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Gear is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M698 UJL is a 1995 Mitsubishi Space Gear, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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