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R229 BLH

2002 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

158,219 mi
Last recorded158,219 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Space Wagon82,566 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR229 BLH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2012 158,219 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 147,692 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 134,984 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 124,591 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 115,139 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 115,139 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 105,278 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 105,278 miles

Nearside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 98,359 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 98,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R229 BLH is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Green with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Space Wagon models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 82,566 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 R229 BLH, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Wagon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R229 BLH registered?

R229 BLH is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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