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S429 RWA

1998 Mitsubishi Space Runner

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,085 mi
Last recorded156,085 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Space Runner83,059 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS429 RWA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Runner
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2012 156,085 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 144,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jan 2012 143,943 miles

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)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 129,519 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 126,881 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 126,881 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 112,512 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 112,512 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 98,976 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 82,118 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 81,903 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 69,932 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Space Runner?

Based on 18,113 MOT tests across 2,340 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
4,832
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
2,340
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,458
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,453
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,394
Stop lamp not working 814
Steering rack gaiter split 786
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S429 RWA is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Runner in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi Space Runner models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 83,059 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 Runner fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,458 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S429 RWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Space Runner typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Runner is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S429 RWA registered?

S429 RWA is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Runner, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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