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R472 JVE

1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

176,919 mi
Last recorded176,919 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon96,733 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR472 JVE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 176,919 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills - not stuctural (2.4.A.3)

Some general underbody corrosion - Nothing structural

Fail 5 Apr 2016 176,919 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working 380 (1.2.1b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills - not stuctural (2.4.A.3)

Some general underbody corrosion - Nothing structural

Pass 7 Apr 2015 169,901 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Some underbody corrosion - nothing structural

Spare tyre defective

Fail 7 Apr 2015 169,901 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Some underbody corrosion - nothing structural

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 161,232 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wiper linkage worn but still serviceable

Pass 20 May 2013 151,376 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

Fail 19 Apr 2013 150,512 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

some under body corrosion but all appears sound

Pass 21 Jun 2012 139,831 miles

some corrosion in o/s outer sill but appears sound

Fail 19 Jun 2012 139,806 miles

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

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

some corrosion in o/s outer sill but appears sound

Pass 22 Jun 2011 129,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 129,016 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 120,100 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 120,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 111,400 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 101,453 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 101,149 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 91,522 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 79,746 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R472 JVE is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R472 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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R472 JVE is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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