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J923 NLJ

2002 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Brown Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

281,492 mi
Last recorded281,492 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Space Wagon82,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ923 NLJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year2002
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 281,492 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2021 281,453 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 267,253 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 246,495 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 240,976 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 235,792 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 226,727 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 213,399 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 203,703 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2014 203,703 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 198,653 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 192,104 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 191,780 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 185,134 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 179,442 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 167,418 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 158,181 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 158,177 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 148,959 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 137,456 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 137,456 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Space Wagon?

Based on 151,903 MOT tests across 18,779 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
6,238
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
18,779
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13,795
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,161
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,134
Stop lamp not working 7,882
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,067
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J923 NLJ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Brown with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Space Wagon models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 82,566 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Space Wagon fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 13,795 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J923 NLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Space Wagon typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Wagon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J923 NLJ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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