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A12 TYR

1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

83,001 mi
Last recorded83,001 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon96,733 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 TYR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 83,001 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all rear suspension components corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2013 82,821 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all rear suspension components corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2012 75,642 miles

corrosion on center exhaust sections

home made toe bar fitted

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge just on legal limit

surface corrosion on inner sills and rear chassis sections

Fail 20 Jun 2012 75,642 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion on center exhaust sections

home made toe bar fitted

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge just on legal limit

surface corrosion on inner sills and rear chassis sections

Pass 27 Jun 2011 72,367 miles

CORROSION ON REAR INNER SILL PANELS.

CORROSION ON REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS.

SLIGHT GAS LEAK FROM CENTRE SILENCER BOX.

TOW BAR FITTED TO VEHICLE NOT A MANUFACTERERS PART,BUT APPEARS TO BE BOLTED STONGLY TO VEHICLE.

Pass 24 Jun 2010 64,410 miles

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASH PANEL

TOW BAR MADE UP OF VARIOUS METAL SECTIONS WELDED TOGETHER,STRENGTH OF TOW BAR DEBATABLE.

Fail 22 Jun 2010 64,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASH PANEL

TOW BAR MADE UP OF VARIOUS METAL SECTIONS WELDED TOGETHER,STRENGTH OF TOW BAR DEBATABLE.

Pass 16 Jun 2009 54,162 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 54,162 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 46,540 miles

surface corrosion on underbody and suspension components

Fail 25 May 2007 44,254 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 May 2007 44,254 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 41,555 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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A12 TYR is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 A12 TYR, 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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A12 TYR is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 17 August 1998.

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