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H989 AVO

1991 Mitsubishi 3000

Red Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

90,446 mi
Last recorded90,446 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi 300094,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH989 AVO
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 90,446 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

underside vehicle has slight surface corrosion.

Pass 12 May 2018 90,446 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in propshaft centre bearing rubber worn ()

Pass 11 May 2017 90,444 miles

Both front inner cv boots leaking grease, secure at time of test.

Both front tyres perished badly inside and outside walls, cords not visible at time of test.

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in propshaft centre bearing Both ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded Both front to rear pipes (2.3.2)

Rear wheel steering inoperative but rear wheels are held substantially in the straight ahead position and the steering is not adversely affected (2.2.B.1j)

Fail 2 May 2017 90,444 miles

Braking system leaking Abs module area under O/S/F inner wing. Unable to ascertain where exactly (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Direction indicator not working Both (1.4.A.2c)

Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Front registration plate insecure Not fixed to front of car (6.3.1b)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sills and inner wheel arch / sill ends. Both sides (2.4.A.3)

Battery not clamped down but unable to fall out / over in normal use.

Both front inner cv boots leaking grease, secure at time of test.

Both front tyres perished badly inside and outside walls, cords not visible at time of test.

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in propshaft centre bearing Both ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded Both front to rear pipes (2.3.2)

Rear wheel steering inoperative but rear wheels are held substantially in the straight ahead position and the steering is not adversely affected (2.2.B.1j)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 89,730 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

coolant level lamp on but coolant level ok

headlights stay in upright position when headlamps are turned off

Fail 20 Oct 2015 89,728 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear of engine down pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both rear tyres cracking

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

coolant level lamp on but coolant level ok

headlights stay in upright position when headlamps are turned off

Fail 24 Sep 2015 89,713 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45R17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre cracking

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both rear tyres cracking

coolant level lamp on but level ok

fuel pipe coroded

headlamps remain in upright position at all times

oil leak

Pass 15 May 2014 89,706 miles

tyres showing signs of perishing

Fail 22 May 2013 89,688 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

chassis rails rusted

Pass 22 May 2013 89,688 miles

chassis rails rusted

Pass 2 Nov 2012 89,577 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

smoke level from exhaust

Fail 30 Oct 2012 89,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

smoke level from exhaust

Pass 6 Oct 2011 89,243 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 87,142 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 87,141 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 87,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

2 x frontand 2 x rear metal brake pipes corroding

NEARSIDE FRONT INDICATOR BULB FADING

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SERIOUSLY UNDER-INFLATED/ OVER HEATING/ WEARING ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

Pass 8 Jun 2009 86,142 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 86,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Fail 5 Jun 2007 76,892 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 76,892 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2007 76,633 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

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

corosion to both front & rear brake pipes to flexi

Pass 22 Dec 2005 69,744 miles

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

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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H989 AVO is a 1991 Mitsubishi 3000 in Red with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1991 Mitsubishi 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 94,738 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 H989 AVO, 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 35 years old, this Mitsubishi 3000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H989 AVO is a 1991 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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