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LW52 DNU

2002 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,513 mi
Last recorded138,513 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Space Wagon82,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW52 DNU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2016 138,513 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and sill end (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak sump rusted ()

Pass 11 Dec 2015 133,973 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 133,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 122,915 miles

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

sump corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2014 122,366 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear fuel pip corroded

sump corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2013 109,016 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres getting low on inner edges

Fail 19 Nov 2013 109,013 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres getting low on inner edges

Pass 19 Nov 2012 95,476 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 82,601 miles

engine oil light flickering on at idle

Pass 17 Nov 2010 70,453 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 59,628 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

sump rusty

suspension corrosion

Fail 26 Nov 2009 59,628 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

sump rusty

suspension corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2008 50,400 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

general corrosion to suspension components

Pass 28 Nov 2007 40,922 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 30,703 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2005 22,817 miles

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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LW52 DNU is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 LW52 DNU, 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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LW52 DNU is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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