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S947 DFC

1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

122,791 mi
Last recorded122,791 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon96,733 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS947 DFC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2009 122,791 miles

all rubber flexable brake pipe ferrules have slight corrosion

Fail 9 Sep 2009 122,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

all rubber flexable brake pipe ferrules have slight corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2008 116,011 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 116,011 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 106,153 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 106,152 miles

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack on offside

Pass 15 Sep 2006 95,760 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 95,760 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 83,403 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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S947 DFC is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S947 DFC, 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 S947 DFC registered?

S947 DFC is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 7 September 1998.

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