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L278 JOL

1994 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2010
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,927 mi
Last recorded122,927 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2009
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi Space Wagon116,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL278 JOL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2009 122,927 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 114,875 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 114,875 miles

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

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 103,738 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 103,738 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 103,738 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 89,328 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 86,253 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Dec 2005 86,253 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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L278 JOL is a 1994 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Mitsubishi Space Wagon models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 116,557 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 L278 JOL, 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 32 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Wagon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L278 JOL registered?

L278 JOL is a 1994 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 20 September 1994.

Is L278 JOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L278 JOL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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