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D7 ESS

1997 Mitsubishi 3000

Blue Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,144 mi
Last recorded57,144 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi 300082,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD7 ESS
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 57,144 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 56,158 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 2 Mar 2015 56,036 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

uneven idle

Pass 27 Oct 2011 52,963 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 51,181 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 48,067 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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D7 ESS is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000 in Blue with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D7 ESS, 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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What year was D7 ESS registered?

D7 ESS is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 4 October 1997.

Is D7 ESS safe to buy?

The MOT history for D7 ESS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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