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P37 SWC

1997 Mitsubishi 3000

White Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,140 mi
Last recorded90,140 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi 300082,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP37 SWC
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 90,140 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 88,711 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

bodykit fitted obscuring both outer sills

underside repairs covered in underseal

Pass 29 Mar 2021 82,711 miles

Rear suspension components corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

body kit fitted obscuring both outer sills

underside chassis repairs undersealed

Fail 23 Feb 2021 82,503 miles

Brake performance not tested illegal tyres (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wind deflector on drivers door post (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill floor pan area where chalked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/floor pan area where chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements correct plate is in the boot (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall in many places have separated/cracked aged 225 50 17 94 v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed shoulder of tyre has separated very badly exposing play and cord in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

body kit on lower outer sills

many rear suspension components are corroded

osf fog light is not working and tell tale also not working

Pass 12 Mar 2020 80,615 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on inside edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/floor pan area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inside edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill / floor pan area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 77,423 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material running along chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 74,959 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear lamp full of water

Fail 9 Mar 2018 74,959 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear lamp full of water

Pass 13 Mar 2017 72,408 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 72,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 70,309 miles

surface corrosion on underside

Pass 9 Mar 2015 63,561 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel pipes starting to corrode

small cut in sidewall nearside front tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2014 58,107 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 54,091 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Pass 24 Feb 2012 48,918 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 44,216 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 44,213 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 37,112 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 27,297 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 27,297 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)

Fail 10 Oct 2007 25,747 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 25,747 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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P37 SWC is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000 in White with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P37 SWC, 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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What year was P37 SWC registered?

P37 SWC is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P37 SWC shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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