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L279 NNK

2002 Mitsubishi 3000

Red Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

154,852 mi
Last recorded154,852 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi 300094,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL279 NNK
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 154,852 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2011 152,059 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 150,612 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 150,433 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 137,834 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 143,317 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 135,586 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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L279 NNK is a 2002 Mitsubishi 3000 in Red with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 L279 NNK, 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 L279 NNK registered?

L279 NNK is a 2002 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 7 October 2002.

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The MOT history for L279 NNK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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