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P143 WAP

1997 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,288 mi
Last recorded100,288 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Space Wagon101,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP143 WAP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2010 100,288 miles

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

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

nearside wiperblade deteriorating

offside headlamp cracked

rear brake load valve linkage worn

rear seats in boot not avalable during test

Fail 19 Apr 2010 100,288 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside wiperblade deteriorating

offside headlamp cracked

oil leak at gearbox cooling pipe to radiator

rear brake load valve linkage worn

rear seats in boot not avalable during test

Pass 9 Apr 2009 89,862 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 83,549 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 83,549 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 77,154 miles

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

smallcut in n/s/r tyre side wall

Pass 7 Apr 2006 70,858 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 70,858 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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P143 WAP is a 1997 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P143 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P143 WAP registered?

P143 WAP is a 1997 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 23 January 1997.

Is P143 WAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P143 WAP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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