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P157 SWU

1997 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,419 mi
Last recorded128,419 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Space Wagon101,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP157 SWU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2011 128,419 miles

engine is noisy

Fail 15 Feb 2011 128,411 miles

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)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 124,525 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 124,525 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 120,114 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 120,114 miles

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)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 115,889 miles

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)

Fail 4 Feb 2008 115,889 miles

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)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 110,201 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 110,195 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 105,746 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 105,703 miles

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.

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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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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