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Y481 WVL

2001 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

129,961 mi
Last recorded129,961 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Space Wagon82,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY481 WVL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 129,961 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seatbelt retracting mechanism efficiency.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seatbelt retracting mechanism efficiency.

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 129,954 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

MIL on

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seatbelt retracting mechanism efficiency.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seatbelt retracting mechanism efficiency.

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 125,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 125,738 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 119,779 miles

headlamps in poor condition

management light on

osr tyre nearing limt and cracking

Fail 16 Mar 2016 119,779 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

headlamps in poor condition

management light on

osr tyre nearing limt and cracking

Pass 21 Sep 2015 119,610 miles

front antiroll bar link boots baggy

headlamp beam deflectors fitted

just passed emissions

management light on

osf shocker slightly damp

osr tyre scrubbed and worn nearing limit

poss noisey wheel bearing osf

slight exhaust blow from front pipe jonit

Fail 14 Sep 2015 119,610 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

front antiroll bar link boots baggy

headlamp beam deflectors fitted

just passed emissions

management light on

oil leak from sump

osf shocker slightly damp

osr tyre scrubbed and worn nearing limit

poss noisey wheel bearing osf

slight exhaust blow from front pipe jonit

Pass 1 Jul 2014 113,490 miles

fuel pipes corroding

oil leak from sump area

slight wear in front antiroll bar bushes

some brake pipes corroding

Fail 1 Jul 2014 113,490 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel pipes corroding

oil leak from sump area

slight wear in front antiroll bar bushes

some brake pipes corroding

Pass 13 Dec 2012 105,304 miles

damp in osf headlamp

unable to check brake pipes fully due to coverings and underseal

Pass 6 Jun 2011 98,195 miles

exhaust system corroded

most brake pipes corroding

slight scratchs on windscreen

Pass 16 Sep 2010 93,415 miles

fuel filler pipes corroded

some brake pipes corroding

Pass 1 Oct 2009 79,650 miles

small chips in wind screen and slight marking.some brake pipes starting to corrode and some coated in grease and unable to check fully.very slight front brake judder.

Fail 1 Oct 2009 79,650 miles

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

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

small chips in wind screen and slight marking.some brake pipes starting to corrode and some coated in grease and unable to check fully.very slight front brake judder.

Pass 30 Sep 2008 66,433 miles

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

child seats fitted

osr tyre wearing uneven

slight play in both front antiroll bar drop links

some brake pipes covered in grease unable to fully check

some brake pipes rusty

Fail 29 Sep 2008 66,433 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

child seats fitted

osr tyre wearing uneven

power steering belt slightly cracked

rear wipper split

slight play in both front antiroll bar drop links

some brake pipes covered in grease unable to fully check

some brake pipes rusty

Pass 1 Oct 2007 52,131 miles

exhaust slightly rusty

p/s belt very slightly loose

rear tyres slightly lumpy

slight front and rear brake judder recorded

some brake pipes started to corrode

Pass 2 Oct 2006 40,535 miles

n/s/finner washer blocked

front tyres on 2mm

o/s number plate light bulb partly blown

some brake pipes started to corrode

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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Y481 WVL is a 2001 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 Y481 WVL, 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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Y481 WVL is a 2001 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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