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R291 LTF

1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,012 mi
Last recorded154,012 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon96,733 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR291 LTF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2014 154,012 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 154,012 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 130,248 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 117,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Aug 2012 117,205 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 91,134 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 91,051 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 90,590 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Both front Stabiliser Link slightly play

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2010 71,066 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/door mirror glass cracked

Fail 11 Jun 2010 71,066 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/door mirror glass cracked

Pass 15 Jul 2009 56,066 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 56,066 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 42,473 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 39,563 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 35,583 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 31,474 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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R291 LTF is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R291 LTF, 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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R291 LTF is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 9 May 1998.

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