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N838 TRU

1996 Mitsubishi Space Runner

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

159,084 mi
Last recorded159,084 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Space Runner90,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN838 TRU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Runner
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 159,084 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective 1 rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog light lens damaged

Offside Rear wing corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel filler pipe and breather corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2023 159,078 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective 1 rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog light lens damaged

Offside Rear wing corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel filler pipe and breather corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2022 149,167 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated filler pipe (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills corroded, previously repaired patches. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens damaged and taped up

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 138,083 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake drum back plates corroded

Rear fog lamp lens damaged and taped back up

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 136,973 miles

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floors to sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel hose corroded filler pipe (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear back plates corroded

Rear fog lamp lens damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 136,966 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floors to sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel hose corroded filler pipe (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear back plates corroded

Rear fog lamp lens damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 135,275 miles

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

rear fog light damaged

Pass 15 Mar 2018 132,947 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 132,890 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 130,484 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 127,845 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 27,836 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 124,438 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 121,081 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 117,871 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 115,354 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Spare tyre defective

centre exhaust section deteriorated

Fail 19 Apr 2012 115,352 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Spare tyre defective

centre exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2011 109,840 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 103,578 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 97,202 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 90,875 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 83,607 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 77,268 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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N838 TRU is a 1996 Mitsubishi Space Runner in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N838 TRU, 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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N838 TRU is a 1996 Mitsubishi Space Runner, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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