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A17 KVB

1991 Mitsubishi 3000

Black Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,154 mi
Last recorded88,154 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi 300094,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 KVB
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 88,154 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on all of underside including steering/suspension components

Pass 10 Oct 2023 87,079 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2022 86,430 miles

Corrosion on exhaust system

Exhaust brackets corroded away but secure

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General corrosion on underside

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Wipers splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 86,104 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

all shockers corroded

corrosion on underside

exhaust system corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2020 85,786 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion on underside

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 85,786 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion on underside

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 85,464 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Shock Absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2018 85,425 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2014 83,753 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 12 May 2011 80,958 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2009 80,320 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 80,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 May 2007 79,919 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2007 79,919 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 5 May 2006 78,342 miles

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

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

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

Propshaft centre bearing carriers sagging

fuel pipes corroded

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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A17 KVB is a 1991 Mitsubishi 3000 in Black with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1991 Mitsubishi 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 94,738 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 A17 KVB, 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 35 years old, this Mitsubishi 3000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A17 KVB is a 1991 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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