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L179 LHN

2002 Mitsubishi 3000

Blue Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,932 mi
Last recorded113,932 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2009
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi 300094,887 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL179 LHN
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2009 113,932 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 113,927 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 113,875 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 113,873 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 113,052 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 108,765 miles

fuel pipes corroded

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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L179 LHN is a 2002 Mitsubishi 3000 in Blue with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 94,887 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 L179 LHN, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi 3000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L179 LHN registered?

L179 LHN is a 2002 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 1 January 2002.

Is L179 LHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L179 LHN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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