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R477 XWO

1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

149,342 mi
Last recorded149,342 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon96,733 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR477 XWO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 149,342 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2012 148,887 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2011 133,798 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

heat sheild cover on down pipe loose

Pass 20 Apr 2010 117,655 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 117,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 May 2009 109,786 miles

centre seat belt lock cover damaged

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 7 May 2008 98,637 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 May 2008 98,637 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 884,507 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 884,494 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 78,130 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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R477 XWO is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R477 XWO, 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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R477 XWO is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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