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S742 VDP

1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Green Petrol 2351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

121,797 mi
Last recorded121,797 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon96,733 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS742 VDP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,351cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2018 121,797 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml light on

Pass 22 Mar 2017 113,714 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

WIPERS POOR

Fail 15 Mar 2017 113,677 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

EXHAUST POOR

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

WIPERS POOR

Pass 15 Mar 2016 107,071 miles

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

O/S WIPER BLADE POOR

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 107,071 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

O/S WIPER BLADE POOR

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 98,910 miles

Both front suspension strut tops some corrosion.

Water in O/S/F indicator unit.

Fail 9 Mar 2015 98,833 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Both front suspension strut tops some corrosion.

Oil leak

Water in O/S/F indicator unit.

Wiper blades poor

Pass 5 Mar 2014 91,932 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

FAULT TOW BAR PLUG SOCKET

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

WIPER ARMS POOR

Pass 7 Mar 2013 85,350 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 6 Mar 2013 85,350 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2012 79,662 miles

O/S WIPER BLADE POOR

TOW BAR ELECTRICAL SOCKET FAULT

Fail 7 Mar 2012 79,627 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S WIPER BLADE POOR

TOW BAR ELECTRICAL SOCKET FAULT

Pass 7 Mar 2011 73,151 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 67,011 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 67,007 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2009 57,368 miles

both rear tyres and nearside front are near limit offside front tyre ON LIMIT inner edge

Fail 16 Feb 2009 57,368 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

both rear tyres and nearside front are near limit offside front tyre ON LIMIT inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2008 55,226 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 45,847 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Sep 2007 45,800 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 40,620 miles

both rear tyres staring to perish

Fail 27 Sep 2006 40,620 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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S742 VDP is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Green with a 2,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S742 VDP, 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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S742 VDP is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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