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P141 RNM

1997 Mitsubishi 3000

Black Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

71,623 mi
Last recorded71,623 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi 300082,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP141 RNM
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 71,623 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside and offside sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2025 71,621 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside and offside sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2019 71,620 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 71,620 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 71,619 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 21 Aug 2018 71,619 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 26 May 2017 70,957 miles

Battery loose

Exhaust deteriorating

Front brake pads wearing low

Rear tyres perished and wearing close to 2mm markers

Slight corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Slight play in offside front track rod end ball joint

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

Fail 24 May 2017 70,955 miles

Central Stop lamp not working Hi level (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Battery loose

Exhaust deteriorating

Front brake pads wearing low

Rear tyres perished and wearing close to 2mm markers

Slight corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Slight play in offside front track rod end ball joint

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 69,123 miles

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

both front tyres low on inner edges

Fail 4 Sep 2015 69,117 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres low on inner edges

Pass 7 Aug 2014 67,588 miles

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

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

front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2013 66,089 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 66,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 64,370 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 59,646 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 54,853 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 54,807 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 48,039 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 43,591 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 43,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 28,414 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 28,414 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 13,847 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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P141 RNM is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000 in Black with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 P141 RNM, 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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P141 RNM is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 30 January 1997.

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