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N999 DCS

2008 Mitsubishi 3000

White Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

158,235 mi
Last recorded158,235 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi 3000109,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN999 DCS
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2024 158,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded METAL BRAKE PIPE TO FLEXIE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FLOOR AT SUBFRAME MOUNTING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER WHEELARCH HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FLOOR HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 METAL BRAKE PIPES FROM FRONT TO REAR JOINTS (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded METAL FUEL PIPES HEAVILY CORRODED ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 156,841 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play BOTH (6.1.7 (b) (i))

UNDERNEATH OF VEHICLE IS CORRODED BUT NOT SERIOUSY WEAKEND IN VARIOUS AREAS

Pass 26 Jul 2022 156,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

UNDERNEATH OF VEHICLE CORRODED IN VARIOUS AREAS

Fail 10 Mar 2022 155,927 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 153,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

exhaust clamp excessively corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2021 153,613 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

exhaust clamp excessively corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2020 150,549 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 147,798 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 146,734 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 145,186 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 144,212 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 144,181 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 142,960 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 140,366 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 139,267 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 135,064 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 135,064 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 131,284 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 131,284 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 127,049 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 122,046 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 118,364 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Jan 2008 118,359 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N999 DCS is a 2008 Mitsubishi 3000 in White with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2008 Mitsubishi 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 109,755 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 N999 DCS, 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 18 years old, this Mitsubishi 3000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N999 DCS is a 2008 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 7 February 2008.

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