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R237 OAY

2003 Mitsubishi Space Gear

Green Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

166,761 mi
Last recorded166,761 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Gear136,268 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR237 OAY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Gear
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 166,761 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 166,761 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 164,529 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leaks

Fail 16 Sep 2015 164,529 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leaks

Pass 9 Sep 2014 162,408 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2014 162,408 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2013 159,986 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 153,771 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 147,853 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 136,268 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 136,268 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 131,307 miles

small hole in tail pipe of exhaust

Pass 16 Sep 2008 123,274 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 115,541 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 108,868 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 108,868 miles

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

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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R237 OAY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Gear in Green with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Space Gear models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 136,268 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 R237 OAY, 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 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Gear is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R237 OAY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Gear, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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