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ExpiredMileage
92,087 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Slight play in OSF inner tie rod
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Rear rear subframe has slight corrosion
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/r inner wing corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/r inner wing corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner o/s/r inner sill has surface corrosion
fuel filler neck pipes corroded
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s/f inner sill/floor excessively corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/r inner wing corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/r inner wing corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner o/s/r inner sill has surface corrosion
fuel filler neck pipes corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill by the front jacking point (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to limit 2.6 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
exhaust system corroded
fuel filler pipes corroded
o/s/r wheel arch corroded
rear sub frame corroded
slight play at o/s inner steering arm
exhaust flexi deteriorated
fuel filler pipes corroded
o/s/r wheel arch corroded
rear subframe corroded
exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated
fuel filler pipes corroded
Both numbre plate lamps deteriorated but still illuminating the plate.
Fuel filler pipes corroded.
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
Both numbre plate lamps deteriorated but still illuminating the plate.
Fuel filler pipes corroded.
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
partial check of rear most belts due to child seats
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
partial check of rear most belts due to child seats
fuel filler neck rusted
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
child seats n/s/r and o/s/r
fuel filler neck rusted
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
child seats n/s/r and o/s/r
fuel filler neck rusted
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)
offside front indicator lamp lens broken
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
front number plate becoming delamenated
slight play in offside inner track rod/rack joint
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
mix of tyre ratings on rear axle H on n/s, T on o/s
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
child seat n/s/r
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
child seat n/s/r
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Space Wagon?
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R438 SBL is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R438 SBL, 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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R438 SBL is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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