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R891 GTW

1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,295 mi
Last recorded124,295 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon96,733 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR891 GTW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 124,295 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 121,447 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 117,402 miles

eml on

Pass 27 Jun 2014 113,648 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly perished

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 27 Jun 2013 109,671 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front wiper slighty split

Fail 27 Jun 2013 109,671 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front wiper slighty split

Pass 28 Jun 2012 103,988 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 103,986 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 emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 97,627 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 97,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 93,405 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 93,405 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 89,137 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2008 84,949 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 80,753 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 75,359 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 75,359 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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R891 GTW is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 R891 GTW, 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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R891 GTW is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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