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N181 PNJ

1996 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,940 mi
Last recorded84,940 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Space Wagon105,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN181 PNJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2012 84,940 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

FRONT EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 80,071 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 80,071 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 75,922 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 75,922 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 71,631 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 71,631 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 66,172 miles

Fuel filler and breather neck very rusty

Gearbox leaking oil

Radiator in poor condition

Fail 10 Sep 2008 66,172 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel filler and breather neck very rusty

Gearbox leaking oil

Radiator in poor condition

Pass 12 Sep 2007 61,141 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 56,100 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 56,100 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 51,273 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 51,273 miles

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

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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N181 PNJ is a 1996 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 N181 PNJ, 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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N181 PNJ is a 1996 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 19 June 1996.

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