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P6 NCC

1997 Mitsubishi 3000

Red Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

103,675 mi
Last recorded103,675 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi 300082,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP6 NCC
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 103,675 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 101,804 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 100,274 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 98,077 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 96,531 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 94,705 miles

AFTER MARKET EXHAUST FITTED.

Rear BOTH REAR TYRES ARE STARTING TO CRACK.

Pass 14 Dec 2019 94,200 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 93,177 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play very slight (2.6.2)

Nearside wiper small split but still clearing windscreen effectively

slight corrosion on fuel pipes

stone chip in windscreen not in the drivers view of the road

Pass 20 Apr 2015 91,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

brake pipe at the nsr is slightly corroded

Pass 13 May 2014 89,790 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 89,487 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 87,212 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 85,040 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 82,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

cluch very heavy

high level stop inop

Fail 4 Mar 2010 82,987 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

cluch very heavy

high level stop inop

Pass 18 Feb 2009 80,833 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 78,590 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 75,273 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2006 72,680 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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P6 NCC is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000 in Red with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 P6 NCC, 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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P6 NCC is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 7 February 1997.

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