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R899 KJE

1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,563 mi
Last recorded152,563 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon96,733 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR899 KJE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 152,563 miles

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

exhaust getting rusted

o/s front road wheel getting rusted

Fail 7 Mar 2014 152,562 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust getting rusted

o/s front road wheel getting rusted

Pass 27 Feb 2013 147,970 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery poor security

front tyres worn inner edges

suspension/rear floor/exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2013 147,955 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery poor security

front tyres worn inner edges

suspension/rear floor/exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2012 142,530 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/rear corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 27 Feb 2012 142,529 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/rear corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 16 Mar 2011 139,554 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 139,551 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 133,567 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 128,497 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 128,496 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 117,400 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 106,831 miles

slight play offside track rod end

Fail 1 Mar 2007 106,824 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

offside front shock absorber leaking

slight play offside track rod end

Pass 27 Feb 2006 91,387 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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R899 KJE is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R899 KJE, 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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R899 KJE is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 11 July 1998.

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