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V353 FDL

1999 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Silver Petrol 2351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests38 (20 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

133,857 mi
Last recorded133,857 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Space Wagon92,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV353 FDL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,351cc

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MOT History

20 pass 18 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2026 133,857 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear fuel filler neck pipes heavily corroded

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear seats missing at time of test

Spare tyre defective ()

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

exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2025 132,431 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated filler neck piped (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front seat belt twisted

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear seats missing at time of test

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 132,431 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated filler neck piped (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front seat belt twisted

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear seats missing at time of test

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 130,373 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2024 130,373 miles

Nearside Front Brake performance unable to be tested brake hose leaking at connection to caliper (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2024 130,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2023 129,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 129,380 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 128,441 miles

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 128,073 miles

Central Rear Lower engine mount worn

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 128,073 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Lower engine mount worn

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 126,588 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2020 126,588 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 124,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine hunts on idle possible vacuum leak on inlet manifold

Fail 23 Jan 2019 124,780 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine hunts on idle possible vacuum leak on inlet manifold

Pass 19 Jan 2018 119,323 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper strut top mount corroded

both front tyres worn inner edges

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 119,323 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper strut top mount corroded

both front tyres worn inner edges

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 109,385 miles

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

Tickover high

Fail 14 Jan 2017 109,237 miles

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

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

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Tickover high

Pass 16 Jan 2016 99,198 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Jan 2015 90,291 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 90,291 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 82,064 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 78,924 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 75,592 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside 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 29 Mar 2012 75,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside 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 1 Apr 2011 71,877 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 71,877 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 63,359 miles

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

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 67,647 miles

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

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2009 63,359 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 63,359 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 57,212 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 57,212 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 2 Apr 2007 51,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 51,042 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 45,353 miles

advise nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 24 Mar 2006 45,353 miles

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

advise nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

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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V353 FDL is a 1999 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Silver with a 2,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 V353 FDL, 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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V353 FDL is a 1999 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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