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N917 FSW

1996 Mitsubishi Space Gear

Green Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,468 mi
Last recorded117,468 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Space Gear118,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN917 FSW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Gear
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 117,468 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 117,443 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 114,692 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 114,521 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 112,588 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 112,558 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 109,007 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 107,900 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 103,328 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 93,168 miles

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

front tyres wearing on the inside edge

Pass 4 Jun 2009 79,112 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 71,779 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 71,318 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 64,973 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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N917 FSW is a 1996 Mitsubishi Space Gear in Green with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Mitsubishi Space Gear models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 118,259 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 N917 FSW, 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 30 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Gear is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N917 FSW is a 1996 Mitsubishi Space Gear, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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