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R824 FCT

1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,868 mi
Last recorded137,868 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon96,733 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR824 FCT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2013 137,868 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear brake pipes coated in waxoil/grease

Fail 14 Nov 2013 37,680 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front exhaust support bracket broken

Nearside front brakes binding slightly, not considered to be excessive.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear brake pipes coated in waxoil/grease

Pass 12 Nov 2012 134,602 miles

N/S/R tyre worn to 2mm at lowest point.

O/S/F tyre worn on inner "Raised tread" area.

Play in O/S rack end joint

Slight play in front & rear anti-roll bar "D" bushes

Fail 5 Nov 2012 134,513 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/R tyre worn to 2mm at lowest point.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

O/S/F tyre worn on inner "Raised tread" area.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in O/S rack end joint

Slight play in front & rear anti-roll bar "D" bushes

Pass 14 Nov 2011 130,932 miles

All metal brake pipes coated with waxoil

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 126,481 miles

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

all metal brake pipes under vehicle oiled / greased

general corrosion to floor pan/chassis to rear of vehicle. not considered to be excessive.

near side rear wheel arch corroded. no sharp edges seen.

off side front tyre worn on inner raised edge. no re-inforcment visible

play in both steering rack inner joints. not considered to be excessive.

Fail 13 Nov 2009 120,954 miles

Brake pipes oiled/greased.

Headlamp adjustment at upper limit.

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 120,954 miles

Brake pipes oiled/greased.

Headlamp adjustment at upper limit.

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 114,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode, none excessively.

Pass 20 Nov 2007 109,633 miles

Parking brake warning stays on, lever working correctly.

Pass 13 Nov 2006 103,033 miles

slight bind o/s rear brake

Pass 7 Nov 2005 96,978 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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R824 FCT is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R824 FCT, 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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R824 FCT is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 12 October 1998.

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