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G5 SMT

1997 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

117,813 mi
Last recorded117,813 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Space Wagon101,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 SMT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2009 117,813 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

bumpers are damaged

grill is insecure

n/s front wheel centre is missing

n/s head lamp lens is damaged

o/s front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

oil light is on

panel damage

rear brakes are noisey

rear wiper rubber is missing

Fail 26 Nov 2009 117,813 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

bumpers are damaged

grill is insecure

n/s front wheel centre is missing

n/s head lamp lens is damaged

o/s front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

oil light is on

panel damage

rear brakes are noisey

rear wiper rubber is missing

Pass 28 Nov 2008 112,130 miles

bumpers are damaged

long travel on the hand brake lever

n/s front wheel centre is missing

n/s head light lens is damaged

n/s screen washer jet is not working

panel damage

rear brakes squeak

Pass 3 Dec 2007 93,911 miles

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

Oil leak

front accident damage

front bumper insecure

nearside headlamp lense badly damaged/poor

spare tyre defective

Fail 28 Nov 2007 93,911 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front bumper insecure

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

nearside headlamp and fog lamp damaged

Pass 17 Nov 2006 76,610 miles

Refer to test sheet number 394751226375

Fail 17 Nov 2006 76,610 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front bumper is damaged

panel damage n/s

rear brakes are noisey

Pass 25 Nov 2005 61,870 miles

bumpers scuffed

n/s door tim scuffed

o/s head light washer is missing

sill lip damaged

Fail 25 Nov 2005 61,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front bumper is scuffed

n/s doors trim scuffed

n/s sill lip is damaged

o/s head light washer is missing

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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G5 SMT is a 1997 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1997 Mitsubishi Space Wagon models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 101,810 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 G5 SMT, 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 29 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 G5 SMT registered?

G5 SMT is a 1997 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 27 September 1997.

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