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S238 GHU

1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Silver Petrol 2351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,614 mi
Last recorded76,614 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon96,733 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS238 GHU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,351cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 76,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill joint (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill joint (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 76,225 miles

Engine burning oil

Exhaust system deteriorating

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

Nearside and Offside inner sills corroding

Nearside and Offside rear chassis legs corroding

Nearside front brake pipe corroding

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

Offside rear inner arch corroding

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear floorpans corroding

Rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 20 Jan 2017 76,223 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Engine burning oil

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

Nearside and Offside inner sills corroding

Nearside and Offside rear chassis legs corroding

Nearside front brake pipe corroding

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

Offside rear inner arch corroding

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear floorpans corroding

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 11 Jul 2015 76,211 miles

Centre exhaust deteriorating

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

Nearside and Offside under sills corroding

Nearside rear light cluster damaged

No rear seats fitted at time of test

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

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

Rear floorpans corroding

Pass 12 May 2014 73,038 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 May 2014 73,038 miles

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

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

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 70,953 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

general corrosion underside of car

nearside rear tyre has a small lump that is possibly a bulge

Pass 8 Oct 2011 69,636 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2010 67,486 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 67,486 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2009 64,032 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 64,032 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 60,806 miles

Advise on rear fog light not in clean condition

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 58,433 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 56,387 miles

fuel tank repaired

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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S238 GHU is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Silver with a 2,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 S238 GHU, 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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S238 GHU is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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