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P297 HFC

1997 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

176,949 mi
Last recorded176,949 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Space Wagon101,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP297 HFC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2007 176,949 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 176,949 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2007 172,563 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 172,563 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 156,633 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 156,633 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

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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P297 HFC is a 1997 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Mitsubishi Space Wagon models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 101,810 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 P297 HFC, 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 29 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Wagon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P297 HFC registered?

P297 HFC is a 1997 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 31 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P297 HFC shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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