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S263 RDF

1999 Mitsubishi Space Star

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

106,702 mi
Last recorded106,702 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Space Star79,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS263 RDF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 106,702 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 106,700 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)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 96,733 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 May 2013 96,595 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 May 2012 88,104 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 80,276 miles

A.B.S pump mounting area slightly corroded

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2011 80,186 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 73,419 miles

Knock from offside front- suspect constant velocity joint wear

Fail 14 Jan 2010 73,419 miles

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

Knock from offside front- suspect constant velocity joint wear

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 68,191 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 68,191 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 63,118 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 63,118 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 63,013 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 63,013 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2005 57,759 miles

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

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

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

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 14 Oct 2005 57,759 miles

parking brake has little reserve travel

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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S263 RDF is a 1999 Mitsubishi Space Star in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 S263 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 S263 RDF registered?

S263 RDF is a 1999 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 6 November 1999.

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