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P373 WGP

1997 Mitsubishi 3000

Black Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

131,191 mi
Last recorded131,191 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi 300082,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP373 WGP
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2012 131,191 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

centre rear brake light not working

n/s front wiper blade split

Fail 23 May 2012 131,191 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

centre rear brake light not working

n/s front wiper blade split

Pass 17 May 2011 129,807 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

hole in n/s front floor pan but not in prescribed area

Pass 18 May 2010 128,237 miles

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

nearside rear exhaust box heat shield loose

Fail 15 May 2010 128,218 miles

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

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

nearside rear exhaust box heat shield loose

Fail 27 May 2009 126,682 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust rear box heat shield insecure

nearside front floor pan starting to rust

offside rear inner door sill starting to rust

Pass 27 May 2009 126,682 miles

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

exhaust rear box heat shield insecure

nearside front floor pan starting to rust

offside rear inner door sill starting to rust

Pass 27 May 2008 124,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2006 122,131 miles

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Fail 28 Nov 2006 122,131 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust rear box heat shield loose

low level coolant light on

nearside front outer brake pad 3/4 worn

slight damage to nearside front wheel rim

Fail 7 Nov 2005 120,407 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 120,407 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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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P373 WGP is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000 in Black with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 P373 WGP, 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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P373 WGP is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 26 June 1997.

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