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Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 4 model years from 291 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

75%

Total Tests

291

Model Years

1995 to 2003

Years Covered

4

About the Mitsubishi Space Wagon

The Mitsubishi Space Wagon was MOT tested 291 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 4 model years (1995 to 2003), with an average pass rate of 75%. That's 7 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list diesel and petrol versions.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1995) averages 97,751 miles, while the newest (2003) averages 109,430 miles.

Compared to the Mitsubishi brand average of 80%, the Space Wagon is 5 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Mitsubishi models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1997cc)
£1,631
Road Tax
£325
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£700
Total per year£2,711
Per month£226/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2003 details

How reliable is the Mitsubishi Space Wagon?

vs average of all models-7% (82% avg)
vs Mitsubishi brand average-5% (80% avg)

Mitsubishi Space Wagon by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
200366%68109,430 mi
200261%83111,466 mi
199775%40134,374 mi
199596%10097,751 mi

Questions about the Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Is the Mitsubishi Space Wagon reliable?

Across its 4 model years in our data (1995 to 2003), the Mitsubishi Space Wagon averages a 75% MOT pass rate, from 291 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 7 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

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