Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1991 Mitsubishi Super Space Wagon?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 1991 Mitsubishi Super Space Wagon?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 1991 Mitsubishi Super Space Wagon?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 1991 Mitsubishi Super Space Wagon reliable?

Based on MOT data from 762 vehicles, the 1991 Mitsubishi Super Space Wagon has a first-time MOT pass rate of 50.6%, indicating below-average reliability for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 1991 Mitsubishi Super Space Wagon?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Mitsubishi Super Space Wagon (1991)

762 real MOT outcomes analysed • 50.6% first-time pass rate

1991 Mitsubishi Super Space Wagon

CarHunch analysed 762 real MOT records for the 1991 Mitsubishi Super Space Wagon. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 1991 Super Space Wagon is significantly less reliable than the UK average, with only 50.6% passing MOT first time compared to 80% nationally — that's a serious red flag for any prospective buyer. The good news is that genuinely dangerous defects are rare at just 2%, so when failures do occur, they're typically correctable rather than safety-critical.

At 122,000 miles on average, these vehicles are now over 30 years old and showing their age, yet the low failure rate (0.15 per vehicle) suggests that when they do fail, it's often multiple issues compounding the problem rather than isolated component wear. Before committing to one, budget for a pre-purchase inspection by a Mitsubishi-familiar mechanic and expect that any candidate will need remedial work to get through its next test.

The 1991 Mitsubishi Super Space Wagon has a below-average first-time pass rate (50.6% vs ~80% UK average) — check the specific vehicle's full MOT history carefully before buying.

First-time pass

50.6%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.15

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

122k

Middle half: 103k–141k

For context

⚠️ Below average. More vehicles in this cohort fail their first MOT than typical. Scrutinise this vehicle's history — look for recurring issues, not just the latest result.

These stats describe 762 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 762 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Colour Breakdown

Based on 4,642 Mitsubishi Super Space Wagon vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Red 28%

1,299

Silver 23.7%

1,100

White 21.9%

1,018

Beige 7.5%

348

Grey 6.7%

310

Gold 5.7%

265

Blue 5.5%

254

Bronze 0.4%

Brown 0.3%

Green 0.2%

Black 0.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 1991 Mitsubishi Super Space Wagon vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

121,557

typical

103,199

low mileage

140,855

high mileage

Half of all 1991 Mitsubishi Super Space Wagon vehicles fall between 103,199 and 140,855 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 103,199 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 103,199–140,855 miles — normal for age. This is where most 1991 Mitsubishi Super Space Wagons sit.

⚠ Over 190,154 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.15

Avg failures per vehicle

0.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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