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L88 CAE

1997 Mitsubishi 3000

Red Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,434 mi
Last recorded72,434 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi 300082,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL88 CAE
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 15 Dec 2010 72,434 miles

Clutch heavy

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 71,467 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 70,267 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 69,002 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 67,800 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 65,731 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Small amount of play in both front track rod ends

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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L88 CAE is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000 in Red with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L88 CAE, 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 L88 CAE registered?

L88 CAE is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is L88 CAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L88 CAE shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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