CarVerify

Free Car Check

R997 VHY

1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Grey Petrol 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

131,461 mi
Last recorded131,461 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon96,733 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mitsubishi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR997 VHY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2013 131,461 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 131,461 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 124,885 miles

long handbrake travel

Fail 10 Nov 2012 124,895 miles

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

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

long handbrake travel

Pass 11 Nov 2011 119,913 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 119,839 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

long handbrake travel

Pass 3 Nov 2010 115,992 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever travel high.

Fail 3 Nov 2010 115,992 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever travel high.

Pass 7 Nov 2009 112,040 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

rad core corroded and weak

Fail 7 Nov 2009 112,040 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 All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres wearing low

rad core corroded and weak

Pass 21 Nov 2008 108,352 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 104,129 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 99,805 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 99,805 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 99,637 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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
Full Mitsubishi Space Wagon reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R997 VHY is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 R997 VHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R997 VHY?

You can check the full history of R997 VHY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R997 VHY registered?

R997 VHY is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 3 April 1998.

Is R997 VHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R997 VHY shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R997 VHY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R997 VHY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.