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N461 ACF

1996 Mitsubishi Space Runner

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

135,804 mi
Last recorded135,804 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Space Runner90,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN461 ACF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Runner
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2015 135,804 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

general surface corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2014 134,688 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded, minor blow centre exhaust section hanger

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to both inner sills/floor pan

Fail 3 Jun 2014 134,688 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded, minor blow centre exhaust section hanger

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to both inner sills/floor pan

Pass 24 May 2013 131,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 May 2013 131,649 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil level is low

Fail 19 May 2012 124,452 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

surface corrosion on underside

Pass 19 May 2012 124,452 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

surface corrosion on underside

Pass 31 May 2011 118,396 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 May 2011 118,394 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2010 109,887 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on o/s/f and n/s/f inner sills

oil leak from engine

osr tyre starting to perish

Pass 22 May 2009 104,155 miles

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

Offside rear tyre perishing in tread area and sidewalls

Very slight corrosion in both sides inner sills front

Fail 22 May 2009 104,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear tyre perishing in tread area and sidewalls

Very slight corrosion in both sides inner sills front

Pass 6 Jun 2008 97,846 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 97,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 92,550 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 86,399 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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N461 ACF is a 1996 Mitsubishi Space Runner in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N461 ACF, 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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What year was N461 ACF registered?

N461 ACF is a 1996 Mitsubishi Space Runner, first registered on 25 April 1996.

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