Mitsubishi Space Wagon

What fails its inspection

Great Britain's MOT record for the 2002 2.0 petrol. 12 of 38 tests failed.

The defects inspectors cite

• The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
• A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
• The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
• A body panel or body component damaged or corroded and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted, or insecure
• A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
• A tyre cords visible or damaged

Before you buy one

Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.

• Suspension — 67% of its failures
  • A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
  • The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
  • A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
• Tyres and wheels — 42% of its failures
  • A tyre cords visible or damaged
  • A tyre seriously damaged
• Brakes — 33% of its failures
  • Brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator
• Exhaust and emissions — 25% of its failures
• Lights and electrics — 50% of its failures
  • Brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator
• Body and structure — 25% of its failures
  • The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
  • A body panel or body component damaged or corroded and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted, or insecure