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Y178 VKJ

2001 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Silver Petrol 2351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,250 mi
Last recorded92,250 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Space Wagon82,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY178 VKJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,351cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 92,250 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 92,250 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked snapped (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 82,744 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 82,744 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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 73,693 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2015 70,859 miles

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)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 70,859 miles

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)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 66,759 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 62,386 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Feb 2012 57,464 miles

No third row seats fitted at time of test

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Feb 2011 52,305 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 45,911 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 45,904 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

NEAR SIDE FRONT DISC DISTORTED TO EXCESS

Pass 16 Feb 2009 38,149 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 30,841 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 28,965 miles

nsf seat belt frayed on edges

nsr tyre low tread and bald on edges

oil leaqk from oil filter area

osf seat belt frayed on edges

osr tyre low tread

squeak from alt belt area

Pass 13 Oct 2006 22,998 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 16,862 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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Y178 VKJ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Silver with a 2,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Space Wagon models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 82,674 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 Y178 VKJ, 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Wagon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y178 VKJ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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