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R554 HCA

1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

162,230 mi
Last recorded162,230 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon96,733 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR554 HCA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2013 162,230 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

fuel neck corroded

n/s/r outer arch corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2012 154,324 miles

both rear outer and inner archs weak and corroded

o/s/f brake disc corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2012 154,304 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear outer and inner archs weak and corroded

o/s/f brake disc corroded

Pass 9 May 2011 144,985 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front discs rusty

Fail 4 May 2011 144,972 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front discs rusty

Pass 7 May 2010 135,541 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Fail 7 May 2010 135,536 miles

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

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Pass 11 May 2009 127,210 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 May 2009 127,206 miles

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 May 2008 118,531 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2008 118,531 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 May 2007 109,469 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 97,343 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 97,341 miles

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

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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R554 HCA is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R554 HCA, 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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R554 HCA is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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