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512 GTE

1997 Mitsubishi 3000

Red Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

63,810 mi
Last recorded63,810 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi 300082,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration512 GTE
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2025 63,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower arm rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play bearing rubber mounting cracking (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 63,492 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play bearing rubber mounting cracking (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 63,217 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play slight wear in bearing mounting rubbers (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 62,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 62,198 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 62,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 61,506 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 60,359 miles

Central exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear upper boot floor corroded but not in a prescribed area

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Nov 2017 60,353 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Central exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear upper boot floor corroded but not in a prescribed area

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2016 58,727 miles

2 x rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 13 Jul 2016 58,685 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 57,012 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 56,144 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner tread

Fail 1 May 2013 56,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

advise wheel alignment for tyre wear

offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge, close to cords

rear tyres wearing on inner tread

Pass 3 May 2012 54,966 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges, bald on inner edges

rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge

slight corrosion on nearside and offside sills

Pass 5 May 2011 54,362 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 53,209 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 53,209 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 5 May 2009 51,545 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 49,474 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 45,854 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 43,674 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi 3000?

Based on 22,742 MOT tests across 2,342 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
1,888
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
2,342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,151
Steering rack gaiter split 866
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 764
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 730
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 723
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512 GTE is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000 in Red with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1997 Mitsubishi 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 82,004 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi 3000 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 512 GTE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi 3000 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Mitsubishi 3000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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512 GTE is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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