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P893 VFA

1997 Mitsubishi 3000

Silver Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,937 mi
Last recorded127,937 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi 300082,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP893 VFA
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 127,937 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 123,516 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 119,869 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 116,548 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 113,840 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 111,958 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 108,352 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 108,350 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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P893 VFA is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000 in Silver with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P893 VFA, 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 P893 VFA registered?

P893 VFA is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P893 VFA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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