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P137 WAP

1997 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,800 mi
Last recorded157,800 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Space Wagon101,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP137 WAP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2011 157,800 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

fuel flap damaged

Fail 7 Nov 2011 157,800 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

fuel flap damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2010 148,567 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 148,491 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 138,702 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 138,702 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 126,292 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 126,163 miles

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 113,400 miles

both no plates damaged/deteriorating, rear no plate o/s light loose

front brake imb high, front discs worn close to limits, front pads worn, brake fluid level close to min

h/brake lever near end of travel

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

play in s/rack close to limits, n/s track rod end ball joint slight play

rad worn, fuel flap damaged

rear wiper not clearing, reverse light n/w

Fail 16 Oct 2007 113,400 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

both no plates damaged/deteriorating, rear no plate o/s light loose

front brake imb high, front discs worn close to limits, front pads worn, brake fluid level close to min

h/brake lever near end of travel

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

play in s/rack close to limits, n/s track rod end ball joint slight play

rad worn, fuel flap damaged

rear wiper not clearing, reverse light n/w

Pass 9 Oct 2006 104,263 miles

see original vt32

Fail 7 Oct 2006 104,263 miles

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

brake pipes corroding

front number plate cracked

slight play in steering rack end ball joints

spare tyre below 1.6 mm

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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P137 WAP is a 1997 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P137 WAP, 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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P137 WAP is a 1997 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 10 March 1997.

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