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K249 OGN

1997 Mitsubishi 3000

Grey Petrol 2970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,203 mi
Last recorded70,203 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi 300082,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK249 OGN
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2008 70,203 miles

beam aim deflectors fitted to front head lamps

grease leakage from o/s/f inner drive shaft gaiter

heavy age cracking on all suspension bushes

heavy surface pitting rear brake discs

heavy surface rusting on all fuel lines

heavy surface rusting on all suspension units

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 Jun 2007 69,224 miles

Battery insecure.

Rear fuel lines rusty.

Pass 8 Feb 2007 68,978 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2007 68,978 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 62,911 miles

general corrosion to 90% of suspension arms & under side of vehicle

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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K249 OGN is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000 in Grey with a 2,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K249 OGN, 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 K249 OGN registered?

K249 OGN is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 7 May 1997.

Is K249 OGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for K249 OGN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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