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N176 HAB

1996 Mitsubishi Space Gear

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Space Gear118,259 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN176 HAB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Gear
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025
Fail 9 Oct 2025

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 383,990 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 193,348 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 183,896 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 174,102 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 163,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 155,729 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2017 155,721 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 150,063 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 150,063 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 147,013 miles

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

ns front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2014 143,551 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 143,542 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 137,306 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 128,505 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 118,259 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 118,259 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 108,753 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 108,753 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 98,841 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 97,933 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

steering rack starting to leak

Pass 8 Aug 2008 86,908 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 78,309 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 78,309 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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N176 HAB is a 1996 Mitsubishi Space Gear in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 1996 Mitsubishi Space Gear models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 118,259 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 N176 HAB, 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 30 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Gear is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N176 HAB is a 1996 Mitsubishi Space Gear, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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