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M126 UDB

1997 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

158,712 mi
Last recorded158,712 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Space Wagon101,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM126 UDB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2008 158,712 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside 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)

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

1 lt oil added to engine for test

exhaust front pipe support rubber disconnected

heavy surface corrosion at o/s and n/s inner sill sections - o/s and n/s rear chassis sections - fuel filler pipes

n/s track rod end boot split

rear wiper blade split

slight damage to windscreen in swept area

slight exhaust "blows" at engine manifold and rear section joint

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s front brake pipes (into front flexible pipes)

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s rear outer sills and wheel arches

Pass 28 Sep 2007 148,747 miles

long travel on handbrake lever

slight "blow" at exhaust rear joint

slight play in n/s - inner - steering rack ball joint

surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipes(front sections)

surface corrosion on fuel filler and breather pipes

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s rear brake pipes into backplates - advise check regularly for further deterioration

surface corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe - into front flexible brake pipe - advise check regularly for further deterioration

surface corrosion on rear brake pipe -i.e. from load valve to n/s/r flexible brake pipe - advise check regularly for further deterioration

Fail 8 Sep 2007 148,577 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

o/s/r tyre approaching legal limit on tread

slight "blow" at rear exhaust joint

slight play in n/s - inner - steering rack ball joint

surface corrosion on - front to rear brake pipes (front sections)

surface corrosion on - o/s and n/s rear brake pipes into backplates - advise check regularly for further deterioration

surface corrosion on - rear brake pipe - n/s/r flexible brake pipe to load valve - advise check regularly for further deterioration

surface corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe - into front flexible pipe - advise check regularly for further deterioration

Pass 5 Oct 2006 135,342 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 135,342 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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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M126 UDB is a 1997 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 M126 UDB, 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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M126 UDB is a 1997 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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