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N161 BKV

1996 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,833 mi
Last recorded111,833 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Space Wagon105,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2010 111,833 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 4 Nov 2009 111,822 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 105,864 miles

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 97,669 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 97,662 miles

Offside Inner Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 90,270 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 82,806 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 82,806 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

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

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 BKV is a 1996 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 BKV, 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 BKV is a 1996 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 14 May 1996.

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