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P108 TAB

1997 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

178,733 mi
Last recorded178,733 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Space Wagon101,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP108 TAB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2012 178,733 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

excessive shoulder wear front tyre(s) - mtracking may require adjustment

Fail 2 Jun 2011 169,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 169,982 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 163,883 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 163,877 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 155,608 miles

Two rear seats missing,Unable to check belts.

Pass 1 Jul 2008 139,462 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 129,297 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 129,297 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 115,472 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 115,472 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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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P108 TAB is a 1997 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P108 TAB, 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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P108 TAB is a 1997 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 15 February 1997.

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