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MIB 460

1997 Mitsubishi 3000

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,454 mi
Last recorded109,454 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi 300082,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIB 460
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 109,454 miles

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

Front both wishbones slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear both tyres slightly cracking

general light under body corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2016 108,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 108,421 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 107,990 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 107,573 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 104,191 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 91,028 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 91,028 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 84,682 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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MIB 460 is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MIB 460, 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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MIB 460 is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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