CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y542 LJR

2001 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Blue Petrol 2351cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,451 mi
Last recorded123,451 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Space Wagon82,674 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mitsubishi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY542 LJR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,351cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 May 2013 123,451 miles

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

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs

rust on inner wings +under body

rust on o/s/r brake pipe

rust on rear brake discs

Pass 19 Dec 2011 120,648 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rust on o/s/r brake pipe

Fail 7 Dec 2011 120,556 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rust on o/s/r brake pipe

Pass 12 Nov 2010 116,299 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre outer edge worn

Fail 4 Nov 2010 116,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre outer edge worn

Pass 19 Oct 2009 111,212 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

o/s/f lower suspension arm bush starting to split

slight seepage of fluid from steering rack

Fail 15 Oct 2009 111,147 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

o/s/f lower suspension arm bush starting to split

slight seepage of fluid from steering rack

Pass 11 Jun 2008 93,629 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 93,629 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 67,550 miles

seconhand shocks fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2007 67,550 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 54,348 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 54,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s rear tyre tread wearing on edges

Pass 16 Aug 2005 31,161 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT POWER STEERING RACK RODS

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
Full Mitsubishi Space Wagon reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y542 LJR is a 2001 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Blue with a 2,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y542 LJR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y542 LJR?

You can check the full history of Y542 LJR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y542 LJR registered?

Y542 LJR is a 2001 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is Y542 LJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y542 LJR shows 14 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y542 LJR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y542 LJR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.