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N189 NGC

1996 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,515 mi
Last recorded147,515 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2014
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Space Wagon105,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN189 NGC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2014 147,515 miles

Spare tyre defective

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both patches of welding done but difficult to asses due to excessive use of underseal

nearside rear tyre perishing/cracking

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Nov 2014 147,510 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear tyre perishing/cracking

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2013 141,311 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion on exhaust

Pass 21 Nov 2012 136,886 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

exhaust slight corrosion

offside front tyre sidewall cracked

Fail 20 Nov 2012 136,886 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

exhaust slight corrosion

offside front tyre sidewall cracked

Fail 9 Nov 2012 136,795 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wiper blades not parking

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/F headlight washer missing

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre cords exposed (illegal)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 132,995 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 122,574 miles

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

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

offside front floor slightly corroded

offside rear inner wing slightly corroded

wiper arms worn

Pass 8 Nov 2010 122,574 miles

offside front floor slightly corroded

offside rear inner wing slightly corroded

wiper arms worn

Pass 17 Nov 2009 114,140 miles

Oil leak

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 5 Nov 2009 113,579 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2008 103,456 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside and offside rear tyres slight perished at sidewall

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2007 93,877 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 93,877 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 92,489 miles

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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N189 NGC is a 1996 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N189 NGC, 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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N189 NGC is a 1996 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 24 May 1996.

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