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R566 NEC

1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

114,051 mi
Last recorded114,051 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon96,733 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR566 NEC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 114,051 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 112,794 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 111,017 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Jul 2017 111,011 miles

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

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)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jul 2016 107,874 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 103,905 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 99,845 miles

nearside rear tyre worn outside edge

Pass 29 Jul 2013 95,651 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 90,694 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 85,070 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 77,652 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 72,859 miles

front to rear brake pipe poor condition

offside front tyre wearing outside edge

Pass 31 Jul 2008 68,520 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 63,459 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 57,200 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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R566 NEC is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R566 NEC, 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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R566 NEC is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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