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S166 RDF

1999 Mitsubishi Space Star

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,354 mi
Last recorded125,354 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Space Star79,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS166 RDF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 125,354 miles

exhaust sytem corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2018 119,505 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 113,879 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 109,183 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 103,069 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

intermitant fault with rear fog lamp

rear tail gate struts in/op

Fail 25 Feb 2015 103,069 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

intermitant fault with rear fog lamp

rear tail gate struts in/op

Pass 24 Feb 2014 98,926 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 94,459 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 89,987 miles

offside front tyre wearing inner tread

Fail 21 Feb 2012 89,987 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing inner tread

Pass 22 Feb 2011 86,838 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 80,427 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 80,425 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2009 73,290 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 73,285 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 64,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s f & rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Feb 2007 56,803 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 47,682 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Space Star?

Based on 269,279 MOT tests across 17,425 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
5,693
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
17,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,118
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 9,055
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,608
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,144
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 7,171
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S166 RDF is a 1999 Mitsubishi Space Star in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1999 Mitsubishi Space Star models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 79,358 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Space Star fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,118 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S166 RDF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Space Star typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 27 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Star is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S166 RDF is a 1999 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 12 October 1999.

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