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H85 NRD

1997 Mitsubishi 3000

Red Petrol 6972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2015
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

160,186 mi
Last recorded160,186 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi 300082,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH85 NRD
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,972cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 160,186 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 May 2014 160,186 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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 Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 149,293 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

bolt missing from altenator mount

Fail 20 Mar 2013 149,292 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

bolt missing from altenator mount

Pass 16 Mar 2012 139,879 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 134,483 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2010 134,483 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 134,471 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 10 Sep 2010 134,423 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Mar 2009 127,115 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2009 127,115 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 124,765 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 124,761 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 123,594 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 123,585 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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H85 NRD is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000 in Red with a 6,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 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 H85 NRD, 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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H85 NRD is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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