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MOT reliability

Mitsubishi Space runner

2,341 vehicles · 18,118 completed MOT tests analysed
66%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2,341 Mitsubishi Space runner vehicles and 18,118 completed MOT tests, the Mitsubishi Space runner has an overall 66% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 116,597 miles.

2,341
Vehicles
18,118
MOT tests
6,614
Avg miles / year
2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Mitsubishi Space runner problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mitsubishi Space runner MOT tests:

  • Other110%
  • Seatbelts & equipment6%
  • Emissions & nuisance4%
  • Brakes3%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
  • Steering2%
  • Body & structure1%
  • Lamps & electrical0%

Mitsubishi Space runner pass rate by age

How the Mitsubishi Space runner's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
12085%
22770%
33972%
44370%
55474%
611177%
721076%
849975%
980475%
101,31271%
111,77769%
122,05668%
132,33765%
142,23765%
151,84162%
161,35064%
1797363%
1867462%
1947364%
2033565%

Fuel types: Petrol (2,277), Diesel (59), LPG (4), Other (1)

Most common Mitsubishi Space runner MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mitsubishi Space runner MOT tests:

  1. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (889 times)
  2. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (828 times)
  3. Oil leak (777 times)
  4. Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (660 times)
  5. Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) (627 times)
  6. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (623 times)
  7. Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (617 times)
  8. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (563 times)
  9. Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3) (556 times)
  10. Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (544 times)
  11. Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (523 times)
  12. Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) (456 times)
  13. Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (401 times)
  14. Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) (391 times)
  15. Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (389 times)

Mitsubishi Space runner pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2016 1 4 50% 171,252
2009 1 3 67% 129,461
2008 1 18 78% 87,935
2007 5 75 80% 149,090
2006 3 46 70% 163,735
2005 6 105 65% 138,112
2004 8 98 64% 150,667
2003 8 93 71% 118,342
2002 7 60 67% 85,752
2001 6 26 69% 134,004
2000 53 502 67% 113,447
1999 49 587 68% 122,406
1998 200 2,049 69% 111,453
1997 251 2,775 68% 109,296
1996 358 3,155 66% 109,746
1995 375 2,883 66% 112,909
1994 321 2,126 65% 119,833
1993 321 1,740 65% 115,308
1992 313 1,573 63% 130,124
1991 50 184 70% 132,661
1989 1 6 67% 151,737
1985 1 5 40% 276,703
1971 1 3 67% 119,457

Mitsubishi Space runner reliability FAQ

Across 2,341 Mitsubishi Space runner vehicles in our MOT data, 66% pass the MOT (a 34% failure rate), with about 2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mitsubishi Space runner MOT issues are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Oil leak.

The typical Mitsubishi Space runner in our data has covered around 116,597 miles.

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