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R657 HGU

1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

66,529 mi
Last recorded66,529 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon96,733 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR657 HGU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2011 66,529 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 66,529 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 64,141 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 29 Jun 2010 64,141 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 25 Jun 2009 62,209 miles

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

front reg plate cracked

rear numberplate fading

Fail 24 Jun 2009 62,209 miles

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear numberplate fading

Pass 11 Jun 2008 59,777 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 56,095 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 56,095 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 Jun 2006 51,624 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 44,354 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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R657 HGU is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HGU, 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 HGU registered?

R657 HGU is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 7 May 1998.

Is R657 HGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R657 HGU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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