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R797 ORW

1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,768 mi
Last recorded140,768 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon96,733 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR797 ORW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Dec 2020 140,768 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak manifold blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear antiroll bar rubbers slightly deteriorated

underside of vehicle has general age related corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2019 135,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 135,781 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 133,186 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 133,116 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe supplying O/S rear brake corroded, behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe suppling N/S rear brake corroded, behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 129,436 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 129,390 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 123,454 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded heavily coated in grease (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded heavily coated in grease (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/ outer sill join (2.4.A.3)

both rear anti-roll bar bushes have play

exhaust flexi slight deteriorated

fuel filler / breather pipes corroded clips also weakened and corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2016 123,441 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded heavily coated in grease (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded heavily coated in grease (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/ outer sill join (2.4.A.3)

both rear anti-roll bar bushes have play

exhaust flexi slight deteriorated

fuel filler / breather pipes corroded clips also weakened and corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2015 116,288 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

front brake pulse

nearside steering arm slight play

radiator has slight weep of coolant

Pass 12 Jun 2014 108,386 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013
Fail 7 Jun 2013

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 91,928 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing low, 3mm

Nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded recommend replace

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded recommend replace

Oil level low

Pass 1 Jul 2011 87,943 miles

travel in hand brake

Fail 22 Jun 2011 87,943 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

travel in hand brake

Pass 24 Jun 2010 85,245 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 85,237 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake warning light on

Pass 12 Jun 2009 81,397 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 78,263 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 73,620 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 69,520 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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R797 ORW is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 R797 ORW, 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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R797 ORW is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 3 March 1998.

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