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N161 BHN

1996 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,495 mi
Last recorded90,495 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Space Wagon105,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN161 BHN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2010 90,495 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 90,490 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 83,829 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2009 83,829 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 76,021 miles

Has cam belt kit been replaced? due every 54,000 miles

offside & nearside inner sills to floor show signs of corrosion, not yet holed

Fail 15 Jan 2008 76,021 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Has cam belt kit been replaced? due every 54,000 miles

offside & nearside inner sills to floor show signs of corrosion, not yet holed

Pass 5 Jan 2007 66,832 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 66,832 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 58,636 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 58,629 miles

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

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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N161 BHN is a 1996 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Mitsubishi Space Wagon models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 105,281 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 N161 BHN, 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 30 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Wagon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N161 BHN is a 1996 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 23 May 1996.

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