MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,419 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
engine is noisy
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)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
b oth front anti roler linkage has slight play
c hild fitted to all seat not allowing full inspection
near side rear shock absorbers cover missing
spare tyre below limit
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)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)
rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
b oth front anti roler linkage has slight play
c hild fitted to all seat not allowing full inspection
near side rear shock absorbers cover missing
spare tyre below limit
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Space Wagon?
Based on 151,903 MOT tests across 18,779 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P157 SWU 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 P157 SWU, 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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P157 SWU is a 1997 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 12 February 1997.
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