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R516 JPN

1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

98,538 mi
Last recorded98,538 miles
Recorded on11 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon96,733 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR516 JPN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2009 98,538 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 98,538 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 May 2008 97,883 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 9 May 2008 97,875 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 90,390 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Dec 2006 90,390 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2006 88,440 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.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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R516 JPN is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 R516 JPN, 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 R516 JPN registered?

R516 JPN is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 17 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R516 JPN shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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