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V242 RBP

2000 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Blue Petrol 2351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,677 mi
Last recorded105,677 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Space Wagon88,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV242 RBP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,351cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2012 105,677 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 98,463 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 92,340 miles

lumpy idle

Fail 27 Jul 2010 91,958 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 emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 76,942 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

play in rack ends

Pass 2 Aug 2008 70,753 miles

engine hunting slightly

surface corrosion to dics and back plates

surface corrosion to wishbones

Fail 3 Jun 2008 70,686 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)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

alot of side to side play in front hub assembleys

idle speed erratic

play in steering rack

Fail 1 Sep 2006 70,545 miles

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

play in nsf & osf inner steering rack

Pass 4 Aug 2006 69,981 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 69,881 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)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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V242 RBP is a 2000 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Blue with a 2,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Mitsubishi Space Wagon models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 88,928 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 V242 RBP, 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 26 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Wagon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V242 RBP is a 2000 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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