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S852 VDP

1998 Mitsubishi Space Runner

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

115,000 mi
Last recorded115,000 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Space Runner83,059 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS852 VDP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Runner
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 115,000 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 112,310 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 108,821 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2015 108,819 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2014 105,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2013 100,216 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

spare wheel missing

Pass 22 Feb 2012 93,686 miles

Oil leak

near/side front tyre worn inner shoulder

off/side front tyre worn inner shoulder

Pass 21 Feb 2011 89,938 miles

vehicle presenter be aware near/side front chassis has had accident damage

Pass 18 Jan 2010 86,704 miles

vehicle presenter be aware near/side front chassis has had accident damage

Pass 15 Jan 2009 81,850 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 81,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 77,007 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 70,627 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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S852 VDP is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Runner in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S852 VDP, 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 S852 VDP registered?

S852 VDP is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Runner, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S852 VDP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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