2002 Mitsubishi Space Star 1.3L Petrol · CU02 UNX

The roadworthiness of this vehicle is currently questionable following the most recent test result. While the car maintained a clean record of passes for several years, the failure in April 2024 at 53,343 miles indicates a recent lapse in mechanical or safety standards. This follows a previous failure in May 2023 at 50,090 miles, suggesting that the vehicle is now struggling with specific defects that are not being consistently rectified or prevented, despite the clean passes recorded between those intervals. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging only 2,223 miles per year. Data shows significant periods of inactivity, such as the nearly 1,500-mile gap between April 2022 and March 2023. While low mileage generally implies less wear on the engine and drivetrain, long-term standing often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components, seized brakes, and fluid breakdown. The rapid accumulation of mileage between the last three tests suggests the car is being used intermittently after sitting, which can mask hidden issues or accelerate component failure. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity and undercarriage, as the history lacks specific adviser notes for previous passes, leaving the state of corrosion unknown. Focus should be placed on the way bushes and artwork springs, which become brittle over decades irrespective of mileage. Given the vehicle's age and low usage, checking for binding brake calipers and de-seated rust on the exhaust system is critical. The recent failures without recorded defect details in the summary suggest the tester found safety-related issues that require immediate mechanical verification before any purchase is finalised.