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W397 JJW

2000 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,734 mi
Last recorded125,734 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Space Wagon88,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW397 JJW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2013 125,734 miles

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

engine malfunction lamp on

Fail 30 Sep 2013 125,734 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine malfunction lamp on

Pass 18 Sep 2012 113,421 miles

offside front wiper blade poor

various underbody corrosion

Fail 11 Sep 2012 113,421 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front wiper blade poor

various underbody corrosion

Pass 11 May 2011 101,927 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 101,927 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2010 97,447 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 97,233 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2009 92,022 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 91,880 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

headlamp bulbs very poor in colour and pattern poor on n/s due to condensation

Pass 24 May 2008 84,474 miles

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

general corrosion on under body

nearside head lamp chipped

Pass 8 May 2007 74,141 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 74,136 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Slight play on both Steering Track Arms

Pass 4 May 2006 61,860 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside 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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W397 JJW is a 2000 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W397 JJW, 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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W397 JJW is a 2000 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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