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RG51 AKU

2001 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Red Petrol 2351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,867 mi
Last recorded79,867 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Space Wagon82,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 AKU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,351cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2014 79,867 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 78,797 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 78,797 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 77,774 miles

Oil leak

oil level low

Fail 12 Oct 2012 77,774 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

oil level low

Pass 14 Oct 2011 75,740 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 75,729 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2010 71,309 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 71,309 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 67,760 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 67,719 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 61,579 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2007 56,765 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 53,231 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 44,531 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 44,531 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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RG51 AKU is a 2001 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Red with a 2,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Space Wagon models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 82,674 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 RG51 AKU, 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Wagon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RG51 AKU registered?

RG51 AKU is a 2001 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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