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R783 NMJ

1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,478 mi
Last recorded144,478 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon96,733 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR783 NMJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2013 144,478 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 134,589 miles

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Fail 28 Jan 2012 134,586 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Pass 24 Jan 2011 125,545 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2011 125,542 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2010 117,779 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front and rear number plates starting to delaminate

front to rear brake pipes held encapsulated in rubber/plastic blocks and therefore unable to fully check corrosion levels of pipes within holder.

Fail 3 Feb 2010 117,739 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

front and rear number plates starting to delaminate

front to rear brake pipes held encapsulated in rubber/plastic blocks and therefore unable to fully check corrosion levels of pipes within holder.

Pass 3 Feb 2009 106,455 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 106,455 miles

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 97,535 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 90,437 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 83,590 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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R783 NMJ is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R783 NMJ, 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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R783 NMJ is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 29 January 1998.

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