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M871 NTA

2005 Mitsubishi Space Gear

Green Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,246 mi
Last recorded153,246 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Space Gear133,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM871 NTA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Gear
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 153,246 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 152,560 miles

Front under body surface corrosion

Nearside Inner sill area corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 152,560 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front under body surface corrosion

Nearside Inner sill area corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 152,245 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front bump stop mount slightly corroded

slight under body surface corrosion

Fail 29 Jan 2021 152,245 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front bump stop mount slightly corroded

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

slight under body surface corrosion

Fail 9 Nov 2020 152,233 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 151,727 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 151,645 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 151,645 miles

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

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

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

Offside Towbar fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 151,330 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 151,327 miles

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 150,787 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 150,787 miles

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 150,137 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 150,137 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 149,079 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 149,079 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 148,533 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 148,532 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 146,545 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 144,073 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 138,060 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 138,055 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)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 133,926 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 132,333 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 128,353 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 128,350 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 122,242 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 122,272 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2005 114,010 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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M871 NTA is a 2005 Mitsubishi Space Gear in Green with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Space Gear models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 133,545 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 M871 NTA, 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 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Gear is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M871 NTA is a 2005 Mitsubishi Space Gear, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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