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R276 TGM

1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

160,905 mi
Last recorded160,905 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon96,733 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR276 TGM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2011 160,905 miles

no rear view mirror

o/s/f tyre worn.

Fail 29 Nov 2011 160,846 miles

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

no rear view mirror

o/s/f tyre worn.

Pass 25 Nov 2010 155,788 miles

nearside and offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight exhaust blow from front down pipe

Fail 18 Nov 2010 155,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside and offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight exhaust blow from front down pipe

Pass 26 Nov 2009 146,952 miles

front brake pads 80% worn

n/s/f tyre worn close to the legal limit

Fail 23 Nov 2009 146,865 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake pads 80% worn

n/s/f tyre worn close to the legal limit

Pass 24 Nov 2008 138,079 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 138,079 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 128,445 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Nov 2007 128,408 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre low on pressure

Pass 29 Nov 2006 117,455 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 106,943 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 106,943 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R276 TGM is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 96,733 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 R276 TGM, 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 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Wagon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R276 TGM is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 20 January 1998.

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