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L873 RGU

1994 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

156,167 mi
Last recorded156,167 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi Space Wagon116,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL873 RGU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2015 156,167 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front exhaust hanger broken but system still supported

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear rear hanger broken but still supported

Pass 31 Oct 2014 151,031 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 20 May 2013 151,006 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 May 2012 150,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 150,225 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front side lamp cracked

outer pulley belt has chucks out of ribs

there are several area's of rust starting to show to front centre and rear of vehicle

Pass 26 Apr 2011 144,822 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

offside front inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 17 Apr 2010 135,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

all rear brakes and both side rear coil spring covered with mud

Fail 12 Apr 2010 135,736 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

all rear brakes and both side rear coil spring covered with mud

Pass 30 Apr 2009 129,064 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 129,064 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 122,022 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 122,022 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2007 113,370 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Number Plate Slightly Discoloured

Pass 3 Apr 2007 113,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Number Plate Slightly Discoloured

Pass 31 Mar 2006 106,183 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2006 106,183 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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L873 RGU is a 1994 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 L873 RGU, 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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L873 RGU is a 1994 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 7 December 1994.

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