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W278 VRD

2000 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Blue Petrol 2351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,826 mi
Last recorded81,826 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Space Wagon88,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW278 VRD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,351cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 May 2018 81,826 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside steering arm has slight play

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear beam axle corroded

corrosion and damage to sills

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust corroded

general corrosion to front inner sills/floor pan/chassis legs/boot floor

water damage to rear no.plate close to limits

Pass 31 May 2017 80,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst (7.1.2)

Front exhaust corroded and in poor condition

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 May 2017 80,068 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst (7.1.2)

Front exhaust corroded and in poor condition

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 May 2016 78,486 miles

engine oil sump corroded

front exhaust down pipe deteriorated

Fail 23 May 2016 78,486 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both goes front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

engine oil sump corroded

front exhaust down pipe deteriorated

Pass 26 May 2015 76,082 miles

front exhaust down pipe heat shield insecur

Pass 17 May 2014 65,575 miles

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

front exhaust corroded

Pass 14 May 2013 50,720 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 47,415 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 47,415 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 45,162 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 43,326 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 3 Jun 2010 43,326 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 May 2009 40,736 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 7 May 2008 36,493 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight corrosion to both front inner sills

slight damage to front sub/frame

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 15 May 2007 30,887 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 May 2006 24,532 miles

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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W278 VRD is a 2000 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Blue with a 2,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W278 VRD, 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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W278 VRD is a 2000 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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