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RG53 FYV

2002 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,490 mi
Last recorded100,490 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Space Wagon82,566 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG53 FYV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 100,490 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jul 2015 97,046 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 97,043 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 93,791 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

front brake discs lipped

spare tyre below 1.6mm on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2012 88,676 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 88,570 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 80,542 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Mar 2011 80,461 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2010 66,920 miles

ADVISE:- front exhaust flexi blowing slightly.

Fail 4 Mar 2009 61,729 miles

ADVISE:- o/s/f shocker damp, rear brake pads getting low.

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 61,729 miles

ADVISE:- o/s/f shocker damp, rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 26 Feb 2008 57,703 miles

ADVISE:- both front tyres getting close to limit.

Pass 20 Jul 2006 49,220 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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RG53 FYV is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Space Wagon models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 82,566 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 RG53 FYV, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Wagon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RG53 FYV is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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