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S728 OFL

1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

131,403 mi
Last recorded131,403 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon96,733 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS728 OFL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2011 131,403 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2010 120,493 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s/r brake back plate slight deteriation

Pass 29 Jan 2010 120,493 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r brake back plate slight deteriation

Pass 16 Sep 2008 111,089 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 111,086 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 100,024 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 100,023 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 89,742 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 89,740 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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S728 OFL is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 S728 OFL, 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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S728 OFL is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 17 August 1998.

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