MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,578 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Space Wagon?
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W596 VAJ is a 2000 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Silver with a 2,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 W596 VAJ, 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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W596 VAJ is a 2000 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 31 March 2000.
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