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M597 OEL

1994 Mitsubishi Spacewagon

Black Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

218,709 mi
Last recorded218,709 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi Spacewagon118,123 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM597 OEL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpacewagon
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 218,709 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Nov 2016 218,709 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 206,889 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 206,889 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 189,541 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 173,499 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 160,062 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 144,484 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 121,944 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 108,506 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 95,644 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 83,343 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 83,343 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 76,358 miles

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

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

front screen as wiper score marks in glass

Fail 13 Mar 2008 76,358 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

front screen as wiper score marks in glass

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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M597 OEL is a 1994 Mitsubishi Spacewagon in Black with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1994 Mitsubishi Spacewagon models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 118,123 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M597 OEL, 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 32 years old, this Mitsubishi Spacewagon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M597 OEL is a 1994 Mitsubishi Spacewagon, first registered on 30 June 1994.

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