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P164 TUF

1996 Mitsubishi Space Runner

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,545 mi
Last recorded94,545 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Space Runner90,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP164 TUF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Runner
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2012 94,545 miles

engine check light lit during the emissions test

evidence of a slight difference in the rear brake increase/decrease rates

exhaust system front mounting needs correct fitting

front suspension and steering balljoint covers are starting to perish(cracking)

fuel cap is slightly damaged and the fuel tank supply and breather pipes are corroded

handbrake lever appears high in operation

minor corrosion on the underside of the vehicle

nearside front indicator unit appears damaged and has been taped into place

nearside front tyre is nearing the limits of wear

offside front suspension shock absorber dust cover has become detached

offside rear tyre valve cap is missing

unable to fully assess the rear suspension coil springs due to the suspension arrangement

vehicle battery is currently loose in its holder

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to check the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Fail 30 Aug 2012 94,545 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine check light lit during the emissions test

evidence of a slight difference in the rear brake increase/decrease rates

exhaust system front mounting needs correct fitting

front suspension and steering balljoint covers are starting to perish(cracking)

fuel cap is slightly damaged and the fuel tank supply and breather pipes are corroded

handbrake lever appears high in operation

minor corrosion on the underside of the vehicle

nearside front indicator unit appears damaged and has been taped into place

nearside front tyre is nearing the limits of wear

offside front suspension shock absorber dust cover has become detached

offside rear tyre valve cap is missing

unable to fully assess the rear suspension coil springs due to the suspension arrangement

vehicle battery is currently loose in its holder

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to check the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Pass 30 Aug 2011 91,924 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 91,917 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 87,633 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2010 87,630 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2009 84,356 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 82,057 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 82,057 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 27 Jun 2007 80,063 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside headlight aim on maximum height limit

Pass 25 Jul 2006 77,806 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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P164 TUF is a 1996 Mitsubishi Space Runner in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P164 TUF, 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 P164 TUF registered?

P164 TUF is a 1996 Mitsubishi Space Runner, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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