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P181 BNW

2011 Mitsubishi 3000

Red Petrol 2970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,187 mi
Last recorded145,187 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP181 BNW
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 145,187 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 142,316 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 138,966 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 138,963 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing 2 missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 134,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2023 134,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245 40 18 w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 130,269 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 130,269 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 126,174 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 121,062 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 120,908 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 120,428 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 119,012 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 105,001 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 104,991 miles

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 93,917 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

front side lights are incorporated with indicators

slight movement at both prop-shaft bushes

Pass 12 Jan 2011 79,247 miles

all tyres cracked

Pass 22 Jun 2009 79,105 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Nov 2008 78,871 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Apr 2008 78,798 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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P181 BNW is a 2011 Mitsubishi 3000 in Red with a 2,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P181 BNW, 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 15 years old, this Mitsubishi 3000 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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P181 BNW is a 2011 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 1 January 2011.

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