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R788 TKP

1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

139,285 mi
Last recorded139,285 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon96,733 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR788 TKP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2016 139,285 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 22 Jun 2015 130,207 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 119,969 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 108,861 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 1,997 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 96,636 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

both front shocks are very soft with very little damping effect

Pass 30 Jul 2011 91,926 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 89,368 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

brake pipes to both front flex hoses rusty and brake pipes are pitted

front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear tyre getting low

some sections of radiator fiin missing

Pass 3 Jul 2009 85,373 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 85,354 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight buldge in n/s/f tyre

slight buldge in n/s/r tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2008 80,931 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 80,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 75,698 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 71,203 miles

nearside rear tyre low on tread

Pass 13 Jul 2005 65,790 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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R788 TKP is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R788 TKP, 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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R788 TKP is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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