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N156 SDN

1996 Mitsubishi Space Runner

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,370 mi
Last recorded85,370 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Space Runner90,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN156 SDN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Runner
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 85,370 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 84,910 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2025 84,910 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan/sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2024 84,408 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 83,880 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 May 2023 83,879 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2022 83,452 miles

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

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

Offside Rear outer sill and wheel arch corroded

Pass 13 May 2021 82,984 miles

both track rods corroded

Fail 10 May 2021 82,894 miles

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

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

both track rods corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2020 82,123 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both track rods corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2020 82,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both track rods corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2019 80,721 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both track rods corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2018 78,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive WHEEL ARCH AND INNER SILL SOFT (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 77,185 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 76,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 73,920 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 73,920 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 72,023 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 70,234 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 69,093 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 68,393 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 68,393 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 64,806 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 64,806 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 61,422 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 58,182 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 54,124 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 51,461 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Space Runner?

Based on 18,113 MOT tests across 2,340 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
4,832
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
2,340
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,458
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,453
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,394
Stop lamp not working 814
Steering rack gaiter split 786
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N156 SDN is a 1996 Mitsubishi Space Runner in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Mitsubishi Space Runner models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 90,801 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Space Runner fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,458 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N156 SDN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Space Runner typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Runner is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N156 SDN is a 1996 Mitsubishi Space Runner, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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