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R457 JVE

1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,172 mi
Last recorded89,172 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon96,733 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR457 JVE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2009 89,172 miles

Front bumper insecure

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)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 9 Apr 2009 89,172 miles

Front Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front bumper insecure

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)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 25 Mar 2008 75,774 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Mar 2008 75,774 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 67,710 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 67,710 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 58,692 miles

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

Slight play in offside of steering rack

Fail 5 Mar 2007 58,692 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 5 Sep 2006 51,267 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 51,267 miles

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

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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R457 JVE is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R457 JVE, 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 R457 JVE registered?

R457 JVE is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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