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H5 FGT

1997 Mitsubishi 3000

Red Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

52,468 mi
Last recorded52,468 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi 300082,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 FGT
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2022 52,468 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Top shock mount prescribed area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of subframe, both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator and both repeaters are slightly dim.

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear of subframe. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 51,982 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Subframe corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/45/17 95W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Subframe corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2020 51,982 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both bulbs dim (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Subframe corroded

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/45/17 95W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 1 May 2019 50,936 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 50,936 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 49,378 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

fuel pipes corroded, no leaks at time of test

Fail 10 Apr 2018 49,378 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

fuel pipes corroded, no leaks at time of test

Pass 20 Jun 2017 48,762 miles

Coolant leak ()

advise front shocks have little damping effect

advise front suspension arms corroded

advise fuel pipes corroded

Pass 5 May 2016 47,188 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise after market suspension parts fitted reducing damping effect

advise fuel pipes corroded

Fail 4 May 2016 47,186 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise after market suspension parts fitted reducing damping effect

advise fuel pipes corroded

Pass 7 May 2015 44,721 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 May 2015 44,721 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 May 2014 42,159 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2013 38,557 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 34,544 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 31,197 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 31,197 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2011 31,156 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 27,198 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 23,236 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 May 2008 19,012 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 14,841 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 May 2006 10,498 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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H5 FGT is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000 in Red with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H5 FGT, 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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H5 FGT is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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