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VN02 VLC

2002 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

149,171 mi
Last recorded149,171 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Space Wagon82,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN02 VLC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 149,171 miles

rear tyres on wear bars 205/65/15

Fail 15 Apr 2015 149,171 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

oil pressure light flashing.added 2 litres oil

rear tyres on wear bars 205/65/15

Pass 17 Apr 2014 133,762 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel filler neck corroded, smells like leaking, no hole found.

Fail 16 Apr 2014 133,762 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel filler neck corroded, smells like leaking, no hole found.

Pass 19 Apr 2013 120,576 miles

exhaust flexy blowing

Pass 13 Jun 2012 114,237 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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 11 Jun 2012 114,223 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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 8 Jun 2011 104,771 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 104,770 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 95,489 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 95,489 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 83,514 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 83,514 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 72,686 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 72,684 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 59,530 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 45,309 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 33,413 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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VN02 VLC is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Space Wagon models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 82,566 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 VN02 VLC, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Wagon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VN02 VLC is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 15 June 2002.

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