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M438 GMR

1995 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

140,363 mi
Last recorded140,363 miles
Recorded on7 May 2010
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi Space Wagon112,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM438 GMR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 May 2010 140,363 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 139,629 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Clutch pedal rubber held by tape

Dampness around power steering rack

Offside front indicator lens cracked

Travel in handbrake

Pass 9 Sep 2008 132,845 miles

Both front shock absorbers damp.

Handbrake high.

Movement in both front anti-rollbar links.

Fail 8 Sep 2008 132,832 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front shock absorbers damp.

Handbrake high.

Movement in both front anti-rollbar links.

Pass 7 Sep 2007 120,550 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 120,550 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front discs in poor condition

Slight play in both front anti-roll bar links

Pass 20 Sep 2006 109,970 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 109,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 101,779 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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M438 GMR is a 1995 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 44.4%.

Across all 1995 Mitsubishi Space Wagon models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 112,614 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 M438 GMR, 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 31 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Wagon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M438 GMR is a 1995 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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