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R544 JPN

1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

98,960 mi
Last recorded98,960 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon96,733 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR544 JPN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2012 98,960 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 98,920 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2012 95,407 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 May 2012 95,373 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 91,717 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 91,700 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 21 May 2010 88,397 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 88,397 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight rise and fall in rear brakes

Pass 27 May 2009 84,575 miles

mid pipe detorating

nsf track rod slight play

nsr wheel arch corner detorating

Fail 27 May 2009 84,573 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

mid pipe detorating

nsf track rod slight play

nsr wheel arch corner detorating

Pass 15 May 2008 80,985 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 80,926 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 May 2007 76,577 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 66,962 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 66,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R544 JPN is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R544 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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R544 JPN is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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