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L268 RHJ

1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

100,696 mi
Last recorded100,696 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon96,733 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL268 RHJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2013 100,696 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 100,684 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 100,619 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 100,616 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 99,822 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 99,760 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 99,531 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2009 99,530 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 99,399 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 98,526 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 98,526 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 96,708 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 96,708 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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L268 RHJ is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 L268 RHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L268 RHJ?

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What year was L268 RHJ registered?

L268 RHJ is a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 11 February 1998.

Is L268 RHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L268 RHJ shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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