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N742 JCR

2005 Mitsubishi Space Gear

Green Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Space Gear133,545 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN742 JCR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Gear
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2016

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to0 flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipes to flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle rear (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' deep scratches (8.3.1d)

Offside steering rack pivot point has play in the pivot point

rear axle has a oil leak

rear seats laid down as presented , rear belts not tested

Pass 31 Mar 2015 156,987 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs scored

prop shaft centre bush completely worn away

rear differential leaking

Fail 18 Mar 2015 156,976 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs scored

prop shaft centre bush completely worn away

rear differential leaking

Pass 6 Feb 2014 147,081 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 147,081 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 140,976 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 135,334 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Feb 2012 135,333 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Dec 2010 119,602 miles

corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Fail 22 Nov 2010 119,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 21 Sep 2010 119,209 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 109,245 miles

O/S/F seat belt slow to retract

Fail 21 Oct 2009 109,222 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

O/S/F seat belt slow to retract

Pass 21 Oct 2008 100,481 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2008 100,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 92,036 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 92,033 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 83,392 miles

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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N742 JCR is a 2005 Mitsubishi Space Gear in Green with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Space Gear models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 133,545 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 N742 JCR, 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 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Gear is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N742 JCR is a 2005 Mitsubishi Space Gear, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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