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S169 RDF

1999 Mitsubishi Space Star

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

113,329 mi
Last recorded113,329 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Space Star79,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS169 RDF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2015 113,329 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Offside headlamp beam pattern poor due to ingress of water

Pass 15 Aug 2014 108,116 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front track rod ends and both front bottom ball joint dust covers damaged but preventing ingress of dirt

Fail 11 Aug 2014 108,075 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (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)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front track rod ends and both front bottom ball joint dust covers damaged but preventing ingress of dirt

Pass 3 Aug 2013 101,253 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 94,882 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 87,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 87,669 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 80,990 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 74,585 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 74,585 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2008 68,251 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 61,215 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 55,277 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 54,867 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake pads worn very low

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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S169 RDF is a 1999 Mitsubishi Space Star in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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 S169 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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S169 RDF is a 1999 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 12 October 1999.

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