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F254 JFG

1988 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Grey Petrol 1755cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

137,718 mi
Last recorded137,718 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2009
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi Space Wagon118,527 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF254 JFG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,755cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2009 137,718 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both inner sills and along floor pans seams corroding

engine starting to smoke out of exhaust,not excessive when tested

Pass 14 Jan 2008 124,197 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both front suspension arms ar e corroding, not excessive at time of test

both inner and outer sills and the n/s/f inner arch, bulk head are coroding, not excessive at time of test

front to rear brake pipe is coreroding, not excessive at time of test

n/s/f floor excessively corroded, outside the perscribed areas at time of test

rear flexi brake hose metal ends are corroding, not excessive at time of test

Fail 29 Nov 2007 123,300 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both front lower suspension rams are corroding, not excessive at time of test

both inner and outer sills are corroding, not excessive at time of test

corrosion o/s inner arch/bulk head within 30cm of the o/s/f top suspension mount, not excessive at time of test

front to rear brake pipe corroding, not excessive at time of test

n/s/f floor excessively corroded just outside the perscibed area for the n/s/f seat belt mount, the stalk is on the centre floor not on the seat.

radiator corroding

rear flexi brake hose metal ends are corroding, not excessive at time of test

Pass 3 Feb 2006 102,406 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both inner door sills corroding and the offside rear wheel arch corroding and the rear bulkhead seams corroding

Fail 3 Feb 2006 102,406 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both inner door sills corroding and the offside rear wheel arch corroding and the rear bulkhead seams corroding

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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F254 JFG is a 1988 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Grey with a 1,755cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1988 Mitsubishi Space Wagon models, the average MOT pass rate is 53.7% with a typical mileage of 118,527 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 F254 JFG, 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 38 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Wagon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F254 JFG registered?

F254 JFG is a 1988 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 28 September 1988.

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