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S197 RDF

1999 Mitsubishi Space Star

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,206 mi
Last recorded134,206 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Space Star79,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS197 RDF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 134,206 miles

Osr outer sill weak

Pass 26 Mar 2019 126,014 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 118,228 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 118,228 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear line by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped above fuel tank (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 110,156 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 104,008 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 96,807 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 90,650 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 85,479 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 79,310 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 74,169 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 71,473 miles

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2009 66,513 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 66,512 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 61,510 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 52,784 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 44,616 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 44,616 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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S197 RDF is a 1999 Mitsubishi Space Star in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 S197 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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What year was S197 RDF registered?

S197 RDF is a 1999 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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The MOT history for S197 RDF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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