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P300 OGT

1997 Mitsubishi 3000

Blue Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,935 mi
Last recorded95,935 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi 300082,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP300 OGT
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 95,935 miles

front and rear steel brake pipes corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2019 95,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 91,477 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 80,962 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 75,746 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 73,089 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 68,879 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 65,416 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 63,628 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 63,628 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 54,309 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside and Offside rear discs slight pitted.

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 47,608 miles

unable to assess rear wheel beartings due to l.s.d ;o/s floors rusty,slight exhaust blow

Fail 11 Mar 2009 45,953 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

front brake balance 24% out of balance

Pass 25 Feb 2008 41,439 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 40,303 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 38,055 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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P300 OGT is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000 in Blue with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P300 OGT, 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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P300 OGT is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 24 April 1997.

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