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N278 MAF

2003 Mitsubishi Space Gear

Green Diesel 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

183,106 mi
Last recorded183,106 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Gear136,268 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN278 MAF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Gear
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 183,106 miles

general chassis corrosion not yet excessive

Pass 28 Feb 2018 182,747 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

some body corrosion but not testable

Pass 21 Nov 2016 179,417 miles

all brake pipes corroded

nearside rear inner sill corroded

offside rear chassis corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2015 177,990 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 174,164 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

various body corrosion but not excessive

Pass 27 Sep 2013 170,928 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 168,129 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 162,717 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 154,492 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 154,444 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 144,213 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 133,236 miles

nearside inner cv boot split

Pass 19 Sep 2007 124,998 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 119,142 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 107,060 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 107,027 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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N278 MAF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Gear in Green with a 2,778cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Space Gear models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 136,268 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 N278 MAF, 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 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Gear is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N278 MAF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Gear, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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