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N145 VLJ

2006 Mitsubishi Space Gear

Blue Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Space Gear134,048 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN145 VLJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Gear
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc
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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2024

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2023

Engine oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Small oil leak from rear axel

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2022

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight engine oil leak

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2022

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight engine oil leak

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 13 May 2021

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Fail 26 Mar 2021

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Feb 2020

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019

Exhaust blow

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2019

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Engine oil leak

Exhaust blow

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2017
Pass 24 Jun 2016
Fail 22 Jun 2016

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 94,198 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 94,194 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 91,109 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 91,097 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 186,930 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2013 186,925 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2012 182,779 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 178,858 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 174,471 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2010 174,471 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 169,715 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 161,054 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 160,988 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 135,669 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 135,648 miles

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

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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N145 VLJ is a 2006 Mitsubishi Space Gear in Blue with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 N145 VLJ, 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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N145 VLJ is a 2006 Mitsubishi Space Gear, first registered on 29 August 2006.

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