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W278 LJF

2000 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Red Petrol 2351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

96,423 mi
Last recorded96,423 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Space Wagon88,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW278 LJF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,351cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 96,423 miles

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

Offside Front door corroded at bottom

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both ()

Pass 3 Mar 2017 94,042 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both ()

Pass 24 Feb 2016 91,696 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 91,696 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 84,934 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 76,828 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

front bumper damaged

offside front tyre wearing from inner edge

Fail 26 Feb 2014 76,579 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)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

front bumper damaged

offside front tyre wearing from inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2013 66,298 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 66,297 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 61,162 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 61,162 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

battery earth conection loose

engine oil overfilled

offside front door corroded

offside track rod end has slight play

Pass 18 Feb 2011 59,122 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 59,122 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 54,198 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 52,135 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 52,134 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2008 49,025 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2007 44,729 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 44,726 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front registration plate cracked

Pass 1 Mar 2006 39,769 miles

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

front number plate cracked

oil leak

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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W278 LJF is a 2000 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Red with a 2,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2000 Mitsubishi Space Wagon models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 88,928 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 W278 LJF, 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 26 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Wagon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W278 LJF registered?

W278 LJF is a 2000 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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