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P146 HCM

1996 Mitsubishi Space Runner

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,367 mi
Last recorded55,367 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Space Runner90,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP146 HCM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Runner
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 55,367 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 55,143 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 55,119 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 54,885 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 54,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 54,160 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 53,581 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 52,970 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 52,947 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 52,596 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 52,594 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 52,362 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 51,968 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 51,621 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 51,102 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 50,582 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 49,988 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 49,346 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 48,165 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 45,948 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 43,820 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 41,345 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 38,452 miles

nearside rear door will not open from outside

Pass 7 Sep 2005 35,810 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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P146 HCM is a 1996 Mitsubishi Space Runner in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P146 HCM, 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 P146 HCM registered?

P146 HCM is a 1996 Mitsubishi Space Runner, first registered on 27 September 1996.

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The MOT history for P146 HCM shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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