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R71 HUF

1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

104,736 mi
Last recorded104,736 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon96,733 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR71 HUF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 104,736 miles

General corrosion under vehicle

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play detected in nearside steering rack-end

various suspension bushings perished

Fail 15 Aug 2022 104,734 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Nearside trailing behind (1.2.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion under vehicle

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure Caused by damage (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Play detected in nearside steering rack-end

various suspension bushings perished

Pass 6 Sep 2021 104,010 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 103,604 miles

Fuel filler neck and return pipe corroding

Offside rear anti-roll bar link bushes perishing.

Play detected in nearside steering rack-end.

Fail 24 Aug 2020 103,603 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel filler neck and return pipe corroding

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

Offside rear anti-roll bar link bushes perishing.

Play detected in nearside steering rack-end.

Pass 9 Sep 2019 102,284 miles

Offside front tyre getting low

Offside rear sill / arch area corrosive

Pass 23 Aug 2018 101,289 miles

o/s rear arch corroding

Fail 22 Aug 2018 101,289 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

n/s front tyre on limit

n/s rear tyre cracking

nail in o/s front tyre

o/s rear arch corroding

Pass 3 Aug 2017 98,854 miles

n/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 28 Jul 2016 97,536 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 94,307 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jul 2014 92,912 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 90,762 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 88,950 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 87,279 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 87,279 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 83,579 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 80,374 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 80,373 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 76,089 miles

movement in steering rack

Pass 14 Aug 2007 72,061 miles

play in both front wheels

Pass 15 Aug 2006 68,615 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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R71 HUF is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R71 HUF, 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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R71 HUF is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 25 February 1998.

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