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N609 DYC

1996 Mitsubishi Space Runner

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

66,853 mi
Last recorded66,853 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Space Runner90,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN609 DYC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Runner
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 66,853 miles

rear exhaust joint rusty

rear wiper poor condition

engine oil leak

front and rear number plates poor condition

front and rear suspension parts rusty

fuel filler kneck rusty

n/s/r mud flap insecure

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

o/s floor holed and rusty

o/s/f shock damp

o/s/r tyre worn on edges, out of shape and nail in tread

slight play o/s front anti-roll bar link

Fail 12 Jun 2017 66,853 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

engine oil leak

front and rear number plates poor condition

front and rear suspension parts rusty

fuel filler kneck rusty

n/s/r mud flap insecure

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

o/s floor holed and rusty

o/s/f shock damp

o/s/r tyre worn on edges, out of shape and nail in tread

rear exhaust joint rusty

rear wiper poor condition

slight play o/s front anti-roll bar link

Pass 8 Jun 2016 65,724 miles

front and rear suspension parts rusty

n/s rear tyre worn on the edges

o/s rear tyre worn slightly inner edge

slight play o/s front anti-roll bar link

Fail 7 Jun 2016 65,724 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s front tyre worn on the edges

o/s rear tyre worn slightly inner edge

slight play o/s front anti-roll bar link

Pass 3 Jun 2015 63,497 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 60,861 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 60,723 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

corrosion n/s/f floor pan

corrosion o/s/f wheel arch

Fail 29 May 2013 58,144 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 58,144 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 55,721 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 55,725 miles

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 52,662 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 52,602 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 49,251 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 May 2009 46,223 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 May 2008 43,706 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 43,706 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 40,954 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 38,501 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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N609 DYC is a 1996 Mitsubishi Space Runner in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 N609 DYC, 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 N609 DYC registered?

N609 DYC is a 1996 Mitsubishi Space Runner, first registered on 23 May 1996.

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The MOT history for N609 DYC shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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