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F3 APA

1997 Mitsubishi 3000

Red Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

44,763 mi
Last recorded44,763 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi 300082,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF3 APA
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 44,763 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 43,022 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 43,021 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle heavily under sealed making inspection difficult.

Pass 3 Jun 2023 42,618 miles

Underside of vehicle heavily under sealed.

Pass 24 Jun 2020 42,522 miles

All tyres fitted to car have slight perishing on outer edges.

Underside of vehicle covered in thick 'under seal' making examination difficult.

Pass 26 Aug 2015 41,936 miles

both sides rear tyres badly perished

heavy underbody surface corrosion heavily undersealed

Fail 14 Aug 2015 41,929 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both sides rear tyres badly perished

heavy underbody surface corrosion heavily undersealed

Pass 19 Sep 2009 40,622 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Sep 2008 39,083 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 39,083 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 37,686 miles

Oil leak

all brake pipes ,fuel pipes ,and rear powerseering pipes covered with grease unable to check

all suspension parts covered with frsh underseal unable to test

outer sills covered with plastic trim unable to check

Pass 19 Jun 2006 33,333 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2005 29,500 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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F3 APA is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000 in Red with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 F3 APA, 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 F3 APA registered?

F3 APA is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is F3 APA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F3 APA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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