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N870 BCH

2005 Mitsubishi Space Gear

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,621 mi
Last recorded141,621 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Space Gear133,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN870 BCH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Gear
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2021 141,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2021 141,618 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 139,389 miles

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

Inner chassis rails and sills corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 139,389 miles

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

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

Inner chassis rails and sills corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 139,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper arm ball jnt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill near axle mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both inner front sills holed

Pass 16 May 2019 136,479 miles

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 134,747 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

general under-body corrosion

Pass 19 May 2017 133,607 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front wipers smearing

rear discs and and pads heavily corroded and piited

Fail 11 May 2017 133,545 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering axle mount (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

front wipers smearing

rear discs and and pads heavily corroded and piited

Pass 6 Jun 2014 132,855 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 132,819 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 May 2013 130,225 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 129,944 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 128,493 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

SERVO PIPES BECOMING CORRODED

Pass 8 Jun 2010 125,858 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 123,542 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 120,050 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 120,029 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 115,066 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 111,527 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 111,507 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

diff seal leaking

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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N870 BCH is a 2005 Mitsubishi Space Gear in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N870 BCH, 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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N870 BCH is a 2005 Mitsubishi Space Gear, first registered on 22 February 2005.

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