1996 Mitsubishi Space Gear 2.8L Diesel · P145 OET
1996 Mitsubishi Space Gear (2.8L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1996. Recorded mileage 138,752 miles. MOT expired on 06 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI SPACE GEAR
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,752 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P145 OET Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2025
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P145 OET Mileage History
- 12/05/2023138,951 mi
- 21/05/2024139,752 mi+801 mi
- 28/05/2024138,752 mi-1,000 mi
Average of roughly -190 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P145 OET MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mitsubishi Space Gear (P145 OET) between May 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
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