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R426 JGF

1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,123 mi
Last recorded115,123 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon96,733 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR426 JGF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 115,123 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 115,120 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 115,093 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective hole (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

fuel filler pipes corroding

Pass 14 Mar 2017 106,400 miles

Offside and nearside rear tyres poor perished condition 185/70/14

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 106,400 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside and nearside rear tyres poor perished condition 185/70/14

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 97,897 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front top suspension mount perished.

both rear tyres perished and tread slightly out of shape.

Fail 1 Mar 2016 97,897 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front top suspension mount perished.

both rear tyres perished and tread slightly out of shape.

Pass 16 Mar 2015 89,997 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

play in wiper linkage

Fail 13 Mar 2015 89,997 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant temp inop

play in wiper linkage

Pass 3 Mar 2014 84,452 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 15 Mar 2013 82,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate slightly deteriorated.

Fail 1 Mar 2013 82,264 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front number plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 22 Feb 2012 75,355 miles

offside headlamp damaged but not affecting light output

Fail 22 Feb 2012 75,353 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside headlamp damaged but not affecting light output

Pass 9 Mar 2011 67,494 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 67,063 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 67,063 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 66,481 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 62,628 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 55,852 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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R426 JGF is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R426 JGF, 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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R426 JGF is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 17 August 1998.

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