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L9 WKS

1997 Mitsubishi 3000

Red Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,970 mi
Last recorded46,970 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi 300082,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 WKS
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 46,970 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 45,810 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 43,454 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 39,584 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 34,212 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 30,999 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 30,993 miles

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

rear bumper missing

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 30,821 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 29,683 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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L9 WKS is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000 in Red with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L9 WKS, 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 L9 WKS registered?

L9 WKS is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is L9 WKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L9 WKS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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