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P90 GTO

1997 Mitsubishi 3000

Silver Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

125,273 mi
Last recorded125,273 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi 300082,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP90 GTO
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2026 125,273 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside and inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and all front suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear and all rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2025 125,251 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion and all around body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 15 May 2024 124,793 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (and all other associated suspension components) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded and patched

Fail 8 May 2024 124,793 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (and all other associated suspension components) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded and patched

Fail 26 Mar 2024 124,792 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded one (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all other associated suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 124,769 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 124,116 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Feb 2022 124,116 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 123,529 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 122,904 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 122,499 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2019 122,499 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 121,092 miles

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

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

play in prop shaft centre bearing

Fail 5 Feb 2018 121,091 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

play in prop shaft centre bearing

Pass 10 Feb 2017 118,160 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Play in propshaft centre bearing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

headlight beam patterns poor

Fail 3 Feb 2017 118,101 miles

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Play in propshaft centre bearing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

headlight beam patterns poor

Pass 11 Feb 2016 107,156 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 105,787 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 105,646 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 104,792 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Propshaft component defective

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

Fail 1 May 2008 102,245 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 1 May 2008 102,245 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Propshaft component defective

Fail 1 Feb 2008 101,614 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 13 Oct 2006 97,485 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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P90 GTO is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000 in Silver with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 P90 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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P90 GTO is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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