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R39 KVA

1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

159,789 mi
Last recorded159,789 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon96,733 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR39 KVA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 159,789 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 28 Sep 2019 159,579 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 142,615 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 130,132 miles

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 27 Sep 2017 130,126 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 30 Sep 2016 116,469 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 111,782 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2015 111,782 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2014 107,832 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2014 107,832 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre pressure low

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2013 103,668 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre wearing inner edges

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edges

offside front tyre wearing outer edges

Fail 24 Sep 2013 103,668 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre wearing inner edges

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edges

offside front tyre wearing outer edges

Pass 11 Sep 2012 99,833 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 11 Sep 2012 99,833 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 21 Sep 2011 93,927 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 93,927 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 87,257 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 87,257 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 82,734 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 82,734 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 79,630 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 79,630 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2007 76,444 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 67,381 miles

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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R39 KVA is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R39 KVA, 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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What year was R39 KVA registered?

R39 KVA is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 11 July 1998.

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