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M628 VAJ

1994 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

280,344 mi
Last recorded280,344 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi Space Wagon116,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM628 VAJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 280,344 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody corroded but covered in underseal

Pass 4 Feb 2022 67,070 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2013 246,988 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 246,755 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

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

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 31 Jul 2012 224,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2012 224,690 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2011 204,983 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

import style no plates fitted

n/s rear seat cannot be operated

seat belts on rear folding seats not tested

Fail 11 Jul 2011 204,674 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

import style no plates fitted

n/s rear seat cannot be operated

o/s rear wheel bearing not tested. brake binding

seat belts on rear folding seats not tested

slight damage to o/s wiper blade

Pass 22 Jun 2010 187,949 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 May 2010 187,949 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

offside front inner driveshaft boot burst

Pass 15 Dec 2008 167,866 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 167,866 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 136,740 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 136,740 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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M628 VAJ is a 1994 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M628 VAJ, 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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M628 VAJ is a 1994 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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