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M300 ORM

1997 Mitsubishi 3000

Red Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,401 mi
Last recorded118,401 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi 300082,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 ORM
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 118,401 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 118,399 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 117,356 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 117,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner & outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner & outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2024 116,480 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play mounting/bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 115,539 miles

exhaust front flexy has slight blow

Fail 22 Feb 2023 115,539 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust front flexy has slight blow

Pass 7 Feb 2022 113,560 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 113,598 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault dash (1.6 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 111,777 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 110,466 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 110,465 miles

Central Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 108,929 miles

general underbody surface corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2018 102,163 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 102,160 miles

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

Central Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Central Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lambda reading of 1.214 (7.3.D.3)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2016 98,618 miles

exhaust coroded

slight surface corrosion pitting to all brake discs

Fail 23 Nov 2016 98,618 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

exhaust coroded

slight surface corrosion pitting to all brake discs

Pass 5 Sep 2015 94,305 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on tread edges (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 13 Sep 2014 91,942 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 67,948 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2013 87,945 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 84,422 miles

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

both rear tyres 3mm approx

Pass 18 Jun 2011 82,266 miles

nsf & both rear tyres low on tread

Pass 17 Jun 2010 79,152 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 75,247 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 75,247 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 74,613 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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M300 ORM is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000 in Red with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M300 ORM, 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 M300 ORM registered?

M300 ORM is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 19 February 1997.

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The MOT history for M300 ORM shows 27 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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