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R657 FGU

1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,427 mi
Last recorded68,427 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon96,733 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR657 FGU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2008 68,427 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 68,427 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2007 62,378 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 62,144 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

water leak at rad bottom hose joint

unable to check emmisions due to major gas leak

Pass 13 Feb 2006 54,811 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 54,811 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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R657 FGU is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R657 FGU, 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 R657 FGU registered?

R657 FGU is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 26 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R657 FGU shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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