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P298 KJB

1997 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,515 mi
Last recorded144,515 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Space Wagon101,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP298 KJB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2016 144,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 141,640 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 136,294 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 136,292 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 136,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2013 131,138 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 128,344 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 123,123 miles

Rear brakes binding slightly.

Pass 27 Aug 2010 119,594 miles

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

hand brake travel slightly high

Fail 27 Aug 2010 119,594 miles

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

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

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

hand brake travel slightly high

Pass 7 Jul 2009 114,349 miles

exhaust pipe pasted.

underside of the vehicle corroded.

Pass 28 Jun 2008 112,454 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Jun 2008 112,454 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 90,584 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 76,879 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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P298 KJB is a 1997 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 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P298 KJB, 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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P298 KJB is a 1997 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 13 June 1997.

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