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R457 TLC

1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

82,255 mi
Last recorded82,255 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon96,733 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR457 TLC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 82,255 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Feb 2018 82,255 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Oil leak ()

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 80,990 miles

Indicator lens is cracked

Nearside Rear Outer The wallside of the tyre is worn out

Offside Front Indicator lens is cracked

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Mar 2017 80,990 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer box (7.1.2)

Indicator lens is cracked

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer The wallside of the tyre is worn out

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Indicator lens is cracked

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 79,433 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 79,433 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 77,673 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 77,673 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 75,601 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 75,601 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2013 72,246 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 72,246 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 68,613 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 68,613 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Mar 2011 65,631 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 65,631 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 61,746 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 61,746 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 57,047 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 52,220 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 46,899 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 46,899 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 41,995 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 41,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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R457 TLC is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 TLC, 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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R457 TLC is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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