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W553 RCA

2000 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Red Petrol 2351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

159,536 mi
Last recorded159,536 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Space Wagon88,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW553 RCA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,351cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2013 159,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2013 159,448 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 146,457 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 146,457 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 137,365 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 137,365 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 129,630 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 129,464 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)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 129,337 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 120,228 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 120,217 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2008 113,697 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 113,697 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 106,868 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 101,522 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 101,522 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2005 78,558 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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W553 RCA is a 2000 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Red with a 2,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 W553 RCA, 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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W553 RCA is a 2000 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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