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K478 KPN

1992 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

121,290 mi
Last recorded121,290 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 1992 Mitsubishi Space Wagon128,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK478 KPN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2012 121,290 miles

battery insecure

both front brake hoses starting to perish

Fail 6 Jan 2012 121,238 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

battery insecure

both front brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 24 Jan 2011 115,626 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2011 115,626 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2009 109,113 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jun 2009 109,113 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 104,364 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 94,925 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 94,925 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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K478 KPN is a 1992 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1992 Mitsubishi Space Wagon models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.3% with a typical mileage of 128,100 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K478 KPN, 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 34 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Wagon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K478 KPN is a 1992 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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