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T891 RFG

1999 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Red Petrol 2351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

239,904 mi
Last recorded239,904 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Space Wagon92,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT891 RFG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,351cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2014 239,904 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

emissions not tested due to tendancy for cooling system to boil over - needs to be investigated and rectified

exhaust is in very poor condition and has several minor leaks which may cumulatively affect the emissions test results when it is carried out

poor pattern from o/s dipped headlamp

Pass 4 Jun 2013 233,362 miles

At the time of test the engine management light was on

At the time of test the vehicle was presented with two child seats in the centre row thus only a visual inspection of the seatbelts and seat backrests was possible

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

The centre row of seats the nearside seatbelt catch is in poor condition

Fail 3 Jun 2013 233,360 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

At the time of test the engine management light was on

At the time of test the vehicle was presented with two child seats in the centre row thus only a visual inspection of the seatbelts and seat backrests was possible

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

The centre row of seats the nearside seatbelt catch is in poor condition

Pass 10 Feb 2012 223,708 miles

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

both rear section of main centre brake pipes slight corrosion

exhaust in poor condition

rear chassis crossmember slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2010 208,568 miles

Centre rear seatbelt catch casing held together with tape

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2010 208,438 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre rear seatbelt catch casing held together with tape

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2009 201,105 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2009 201,103 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 195,537 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

rear number plate deteriorated

slight play in o/s/f inner steering rack joint

Fail 18 Jun 2009 195,509 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 184,898 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 Jun 2008 184,884 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear seat belt stork cover broken,brake discs wearing+pads,brake pipes corroding,all tyres wearing on edges,coil springs corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2007 178,255 miles

both rear anti-roll bar bushes worn

minor exhaust leak from catalyst

off side steering rack end bush worn

Pass 8 Aug 2006 170,594 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2006 170,594 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2005 163,380 miles

slight play in offside of steering rack

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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T891 RFG is a 1999 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Red with a 2,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1999 Mitsubishi Space Wagon models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 92,018 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 T891 RFG, 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 27 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Wagon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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T891 RFG is a 1999 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 8 March 1999.

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