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N488 LCV

1996 Mitsubishi Space Runner

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,681 mi
Last recorded114,681 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Space Runner90,801 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN488 LCV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Runner
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 114,681 miles

Brake pipes starting to get rusty at the rear of the vehicle

Exhaust center pipe offside rubber hanger starting to perish

Fuel filler pipes getting rusty

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside front tyre bald on inner and outer edges (Recommend immediate attention)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 112,122 miles

fuel pipes rusty

vehicles suspension very rusty

vehicles underbody heavily corroded in areas

Pass 21 Dec 2011 107,838 miles

Oil leak

front brake pads getting worn

front crossmember getting rusty

fuel filler pipes rusty

offside front indicator,outer lens holed

offside front tyre getting worn

recommend immediate attention to oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2010 101,657 miles

Oil leak

front brake pads getting worn

underbody brake pipes getting corroded

vehicles underbody getting corroded in areas

Fail 15 Dec 2010 101,657 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

front brake pads getting worn

underbody brake pipes getting corroded

vehicles underbody getting corroded in areas

Pass 8 Jul 2009 93,189 miles

rear brake pipes getting corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2009 93,189 miles

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

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

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

rear brake pipes getting corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2007 85,606 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 85,606 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 75,868 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust rusty in places

Pass 29 Jul 2006 75,868 miles

exhaust rusty in places

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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N488 LCV is a 1996 Mitsubishi Space Runner in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N488 LCV, 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 N488 LCV registered?

N488 LCV is a 1996 Mitsubishi Space Runner, first registered on 24 June 1996.

Is N488 LCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N488 LCV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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