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S530 APJ

1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,503 mi
Last recorded95,503 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon96,733 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS530 APJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 95,503 miles

flexi exhaust slight blow

osf seatbelt mount

Fail 16 Sep 2013 95,501 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

flexi exhaust slight blow

osf seatbelt mount

Pass 2 Oct 2012 93,440 miles

front exhaust mount missing

n/s sill slightly damaged

nail in n/s rear tyre

play in both steering arms

exhaust flexi poor condition

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

both front lower balljoint gaiters split

centre exhaust has a slight leak

Fail 2 Oct 2012 93,440 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

both front lower balljoint gaiters split

centre exhaust has a slight leak

exhaust flexi poor condition

front exhaust mount missing

n/s sill slightly damaged

nail in n/s rear tyre

play in both steering arms

Pass 2 Nov 2011 89,805 miles

osf drop link cover split

play in steering rack

Fail 2 Nov 2011 89,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

osf drop link cover split

play in steering rack

Pass 15 Nov 2010 84,189 miles

osf drop link ball joint

osf track rod end

Pass 30 Nov 2009 78,804 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 73,044 miles

osf top mount noisy

Fail 19 Nov 2008 72,949 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

osf top mount noisy

Pass 20 Nov 2007 68,740 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 68,736 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 64,700 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 64,700 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 59,920 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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S530 APJ 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 60%.

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 S530 APJ, 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 S530 APJ registered?

S530 APJ is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S530 APJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S530 APJ shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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