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W581 XEX

1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Green Petrol 2351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,756 mi
Last recorded115,756 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon96,733 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW581 XEX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,351cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 115,756 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 111,014 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 111,011 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 107,911 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 107,909 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 103,354 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 103,354 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 92,381 miles

Both headlight patterns poor due to headlight glass condition

Offside middle seat belt buckle outer casing broke but still works correctly

Various brake pipes very slightly corroded

Various exhaust bolts corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2017 77,926 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense foggy (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense foggy (1.7.5a)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Feb 2017 77,926 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense foggy (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense foggy (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Feb 2016 73,808 miles

Front front head lights deteriorated slightly.

Offside Rear off side rear tyre close to legal limit on inner edge

Fail 27 Feb 2015 67,234 miles

Exhaust corroded

Headlights misty and pattern`s blurry

N/S/F droplink slight play

N/S/R seat belt slightly frayed

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Various brake pipes corroded in places

Wipers smear and N/S does not clear all of it`s swept area

Pass 27 Feb 2015 67,234 miles

Exhaust corroded

Headlights misty and pattern`s blurry

N/S/F droplink slight play

N/S/R seat belt slightly frayed

Oil leak

Various brake pipes corroded in places

Wipers smear and N/S does not clear all of it`s swept area

Pass 17 Mar 2014 58,874 miles

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

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

offside rear seatbelt cover damaged but still operates as required

Pass 6 Mar 2013 48,558 miles

Beam nearside and offside afffected

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside registration plate bulb discoloured

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Spare tyre defective

Pass 7 Mar 2012 37,727 miles

engine oil very low

rearmost seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Mar 2011 27,105 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 17,358 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 17,318 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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W581 XEX is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Green with a 2,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 96,733 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 W581 XEX, 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 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Wagon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W581 XEX registered?

W581 XEX is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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