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M205 TAW

1996 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Green Diesel 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

116,856 mi
Last recorded116,856 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Space Wagon105,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM205 TAW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2014 116,856 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 115,700 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 12 Sep 2013 115,700 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 4 Sep 2012 113,796 miles

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

n/s/r and o/s/r subframe mountings deteriorated.

o/s/f fog lamp damaged repaired with tape.

Fail 3 Sep 2012 113,796 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

n/s/r and o/s/r subframe mountings deteriorated.

o/s/f fog lamp damaged repaired with tape.

Pass 20 Sep 2011 111,993 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

exhaust system corroding

front brake discs wearing thin

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre showing age cracks

Fail 19 Sep 2011 111,993 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

exhaust system corroding

front brake discs wearing thin

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre showing age cracks

Pass 17 Sep 2010 109,219 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

front fog lamp damaged

Fail 16 Sep 2010 109,219 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

front fog lamp damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2009 106,464 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Fail 25 Sep 2009 106,464 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 2 Sep 2008 103,704 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Propshaft component defective

Rear wiper blade rubber split

Fail 29 Aug 2008 103,703 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Propshaft component defective

Rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 9 Feb 2007 100,799 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 100,799 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/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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M205 TAW is a 1996 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Green with a 1,990cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1996 Mitsubishi Space Wagon models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 105,281 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 M205 TAW, 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 30 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Wagon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M205 TAW is a 1996 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 30 June 1996.

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