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S397 RVW

1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Red Petrol 2351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,259 mi
Last recorded130,259 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon96,733 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS397 RVW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,351cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2008 130,259 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 117,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f wiper blade splitting

Fail 30 Nov 2006 103,997 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 103,997 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 90,690 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2005 90,592 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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S397 RVW is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Red with a 2,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S397 RVW, 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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What year was S397 RVW registered?

S397 RVW is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 29 December 1998.

Is S397 RVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S397 RVW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S397 RVW have outstanding finance?

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