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A7 DJL

1997 Mitsubishi 3000

Black Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

135,592 mi
Last recorded135,592 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi 300082,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 DJL
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 135,592 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 135,570 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working Does not operate at same time as nearside (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 125,991 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases various places (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated surface cracks (3.6.B.4d)

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2017 125,991 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill /floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases various places (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated surface cracks (3.6.B.4d)

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2016 77,128 miles

general under body corrosion

oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2015 123,880 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

nsf tyre worn inner edge

nsr tyre worn inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2014 122,497 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 119,726 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 115,720 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 112,720 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 108,803 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 98,319 miles

brake flexi hoses perishing

exhaust corroded

headlamp aim,s low

mirror cracked n/s

wear to n/s/r tyre

Pass 21 May 2008 97,434 miles

headlamp aims weak

o/s wing has damage

slight play to o/s track rod

wiper blades split

Pass 1 Jun 2007 93,901 miles

rear tyres on limit

Pass 5 May 2006 90,012 miles

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

slight play in rear wheel bearings

slight play in steering rack

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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A7 DJL is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000 in Black with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 A7 DJL, 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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A7 DJL is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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