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N479 FKE

2004 Mitsubishi 3000

Black Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

117,504 mi
Last recorded117,504 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi 3000104,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN479 FKE
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 117,504 miles

Slight corrosion to floor near side front

Slight corrosion to inside face of brake discs front nearside and offside

Fail 10 Nov 2015 117,503 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded At rear above rear axle on route to offside flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator not working Nearside rear (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front position lamp(s) not working Offside (1.1.A.3b)

Passenger's seat insecure Nearside front (6.2.A.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking Rear (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working Nearside (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working Offside (1.1.C.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor offside front being a seatbelt Anchorage related mounting area (5.2.6)

Stop lamp not working Nearside (1.2.1b)

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Offside front tyre rubbing incorrectly fitted under guard (4.1.D.2)

Windscreen wiper blade missing Nearside and offside (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on Wiper motor is also in operative, does not work when switched on (8.2.1b)

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text Front and rear stickers etc (6.3.1e)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Nearside and offside (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor near side front (5.2.6)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion to the inside face of both front brake discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 116,588 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

hazzard light switch obscured by i pod

Pass 17 Jun 2014 113,954 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre perrished

Fail 13 Jun 2014 113,954 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre perrished

Pass 20 Oct 2012 108,904 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 104,336 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 104,321 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 102,295 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 102,294 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 96,179 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 86,443 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 84,230 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 84,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2006 74,616 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 74,616 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 74,251 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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N479 FKE is a 2004 Mitsubishi 3000 in Black with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 104,620 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 N479 FKE, 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 22 years old, this Mitsubishi 3000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N479 FKE is a 2004 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 25 February 2004.

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