MOT History from tests of petrol MITSUBISHI SPACERUNNERs year 1997

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Pass percent:55.97%

(The average a petrol MITSUBISHI SPACERUNNER year 1997 passes without issue)

Based on:1,908 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	202
Registration plate lamp issues	161
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	135
Headlamp aim out of alignment	115
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	101
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	98
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	73
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	52
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	51
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	44
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	39
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	36
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	34
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	34
Registration plate issues	34
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	29
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	28
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	27
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	25
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	24
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	21
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	21
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	20
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	15
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	14
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	14
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	14
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	12
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	11
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Rear brake application uneven	10
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	10
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	10
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	9
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	9
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	8
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	8
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	8
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	7
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	7
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	6
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	6
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	6
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	5
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Front brake application uneven	5
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	4
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	4
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	4
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Windscreen has damage	4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	3
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))	3
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	3
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.1.3 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	3
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	3
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	3
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))	3
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	3
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	3

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Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	202
Registration plate lamp issues	161
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	135
Headlamp aim out of alignment	115
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	101
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	98
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	73
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	52
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	51
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	44
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	39
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	36
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	34
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	34
Registration plate issues	34
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	29
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	28
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	27
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	25
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	24
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	21
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	21
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	20
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	15
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	14
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	14
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	14
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	12
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	11
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Rear brake application uneven	10
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	10
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	10
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	9
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	9
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	8
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	8
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	8
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	7
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	7
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	6
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	6
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	6
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	5
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Front brake application uneven	5
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	4
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	4
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	4
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Windscreen has damage	4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	3
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))	3
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	3
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.1.3 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	3
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	3
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	3
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))	3
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	3
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	3

MOT History from tests of petrol MITSUBISHI SPACERUNNERs year 1997

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