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S978 KDY

1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

251,003 mi
Last recorded251,003 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon96,733 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS978 KDY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 251,003 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 248,071 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

lpg emmisions tested

Fail 11 Jul 2020 247,943 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 231,433 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 214,663 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 195,943 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front roll bar bushes worn

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both rear roll bar bushes worn

Pass 31 Jul 2015 171,215 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 171,215 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 136,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 136,874 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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S978 KDY is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S978 KDY, 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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S978 KDY is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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