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P88 GTO

1997 Mitsubishi 3000

Blue Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

87,259 mi
Last recorded87,259 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi 300082,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP88 GTO
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 87,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2026 87,220 miles

Nearside Front Suspension locking device missing lower ball joint (5.3.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 84,596 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 83,797 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 83,114 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 82,004 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 78,128 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 75,737 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 12 Apr 2013 73,626 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 73,626 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 73,348 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 71,445 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 67,052 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 66,966 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 66,955 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 66,803 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 66,623 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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P88 GTO is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000 in Blue with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P88 GTO, 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 P88 GTO registered?

P88 GTO is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P88 GTO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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