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P2 MWJ

1997 Mitsubishi 3000

Red Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,359 mi
Last recorded82,359 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi 300082,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP2 MWJ
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 82,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Front inner sidewall starting to perrish/crack

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 79,027 miles

nsr tyre starting to crack outer edge

Fail 10 Nov 2014

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

both rear tyres cracking on outer edge

Pass 11 Nov 2013 72,712 miles

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

nearside rear and offside rear tyres cracking and deteriated on outer edges

Pass 12 Nov 2012 68,311 miles

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

air bag warning light on

Fail 9 Nov 2012 68,290 miles

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

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

air bag warning light on

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 11 Nov 2011 64,079 miles

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

both front tyres starting to perrish/ split in tread area

unable to inspect brake /fuel pipes where coated in underseal

Pass 9 Nov 2010 58,450 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 54,822 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 54,677 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 54,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 50,680 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 50,680 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 46,388 miles

front tyres tending to wear on edges

slight play in n/s rear hub assembly

srs light on

Pass 5 May 2006 45,796 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 45,796 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

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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P2 MWJ is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000 in Red with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P2 MWJ, 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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P2 MWJ is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 16 January 1997.

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