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L397 YAM

1993 Mitsubishi Spacewagon

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

129,752 mi
Last recorded129,752 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL397 YAM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpacewagon
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2013 129,752 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 129,752 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 117,433 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 117,433 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 May 2011 104,547 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 104,547 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2010 92,383 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 92,382 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 May 2009 85,663 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 May 2009 85,663 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 May 2008 81,198 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2007 76,550 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 70,220 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear exhaust system mount worn

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Spacewagon?

Based on 1,039 MOT tests across 124 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
6,299
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 80
Stop lamp not working 47
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 45
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 39
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 34
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L397 YAM is a 1993 Mitsubishi Spacewagon in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Spacewagon fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L397 YAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Spacewagon typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 33 years old, this Mitsubishi Spacewagon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L397 YAM registered?

L397 YAM is a 1993 Mitsubishi Spacewagon, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L397 YAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L397 YAM shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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