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M901 UBU

1994 Mitsubishi Space Gear

Orange Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

193,341 mi
Last recorded193,341 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi Space Gear127,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM901 UBU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Gear
Year1994
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc
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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 193,341 miles

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

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

Front bumper modified

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

under sealer been applied to under body

Pass 15 Jul 2024 190,806 miles

has been heavily undersealed all over

Pass 8 Jun 2023 188,901 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 187,126 miles

Underbody covered in underseal

Pass 12 Aug 2020 184,816 miles

underside covered in underseal

Fail 12 Aug 2020 184,809 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

underside covered in underseal

Pass 3 Oct 2016 179,884 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 175,849 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 175,846 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (Nearside & offside rear- from valve) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside & offside front inner (oiled) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 171,589 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 171,464 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 166,869 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 11 Oct 2012 161,705 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 161,704 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 157,918 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 152,262 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Sep 2010 152,262 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Aug 2009 141,217 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 141,217 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Fail 18 Sep 2008 139,208 miles

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

slight play at nearside steering rack arm

Pass 18 Sep 2008 139,208 miles

slight play at nearside steering rack arm

Pass 27 Sep 2007 136,637 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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M901 UBU is a 1994 Mitsubishi Space Gear in Orange with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1994 Mitsubishi Space Gear models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 127,230 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M901 UBU, 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 32 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Gear is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M901 UBU is a 1994 Mitsubishi Space Gear, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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The MOT history for M901 UBU shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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