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V542 FCD

1999 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Silver Petrol 2351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

181,779 mi
Last recorded181,779 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Space Wagon92,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV542 FCD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,351cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2013 181,779 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 159,302 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 159,289 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 Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

brake fluid level slightly low.

offside rear tyre tread low on inner edge.

slight exhaust blow at rear joint.

Pass 28 Mar 2011 152,814 miles

"knock from offside front suspension:- recommend further investigation.

brake fluid level slightly low.

offside inner driveshaft gaiter leaking grease.

Fail 28 Mar 2011 152,811 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

"knock from offside front suspension:- recommend further investigation.

brake fluid level slightly low.

offside inner driveshaft gaiter leaking grease.

Pass 25 Mar 2010 143,394 miles

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

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

advise fuel filler tube rusty

advise handbrake lever cover

advise rear discs

advise rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 17 Mar 2010 143,368 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

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

advise fuel filler tube rusty

advise handbrake lever cover

advise rear discs

advise rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 1 Sep 2008 143,282 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion set in uderfloor and chassis rails.

Fail 18 Aug 2008 143,102 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 142,889 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 142,841 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

long hand brake travel.

Pass 6 Sep 2006 138,882 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 138,882 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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V542 FCD is a 1999 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Silver with a 2,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 V542 FCD, 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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V542 FCD is a 1999 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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