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S818 BGU

1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,080 mi
Last recorded100,080 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon96,733 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS818 BGU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 100,080 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 98,152 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2014 98,152 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 May 2013 95,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2013 95,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 91,381 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 85,298 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 85,283 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 71,024 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 54,713 miles

front number plate cracked

slight play in load sensing valve linkage

unable to carry out complete check of rear seat belts due to the fitment of child seats

Fail 3 Mar 2009 54,713 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate cracked

slight play in load sensing valve linkage

unable to carry out complete check of rear seat belts due to the fitment of child seats

Pass 20 Feb 2008 51,369 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2007 45,770 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 45,770 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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S818 BGU is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 S818 BGU, 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 S818 BGU registered?

S818 BGU is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 31 August 1998.

Is S818 BGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S818 BGU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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