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S843 VVR

1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

89,674 mi
Last recorded89,674 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon96,733 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS843 VVR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 89,674 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

body damaged,n/s/f.

Fail 11 Mar 2013 89,673 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

body damaged,n/s/f.

parking brake warning light staying on when brake released.

Fail 7 Mar 2012 80,463 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

body damaged,n/s/f.

n/s and o/s/r inner wheel arches corroded.

n/s/f sidelight lens cracked.

Pass 7 Mar 2012 80,463 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

body damaged,n/s/f.

n/s and o/s/r inner wheel arches corroded.

n/s/f sidelight lens cracked.

Pass 2 Mar 2011 77,652 miles

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

body damaged,n/s/f.

n/s/r tyre tread wearing on outside edge.

Pass 8 Mar 2010 75,640 miles

body damaged,n/s/f.

n/s/r tyre wearing on outside edge.

Fail 24 Feb 2010 75,589 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

body damaged,n/s/f.

n/s/r tyre wearing on outside edge.

Pass 9 Mar 2009 73,466 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 24 Feb 2009 73,426 miles

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

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2008 69,470 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 69,469 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 65,316 miles

n/s/f sidelight lens and n/s/f indicator lens broken.

Fail 28 Feb 2007 65,315 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/f sidelight lens,n/s/f indicator lens,both broken.

Pass 27 Feb 2006 59,561 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 59,561 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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S843 VVR is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 S843 VVR, 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 S843 VVR registered?

S843 VVR is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S843 VVR shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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