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P969 OCS

1997 Mitsubishi 3000

Red Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,340 mi
Last recorded120,340 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi 300082,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP969 OCS
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2015 120,340 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 113,175 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 113,074 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Both prop shaft bearings colasped.

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2011 112,012 miles

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

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

OFF SIDE SILL TO FLOOR HOLED BUT NOT NEAR A LOAD BEARING POINT

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

Oil leak

UNDER BODY IN A POOR CONDICTION

UNEVEN FRONT TYRE WEAR

Pass 12 Apr 2010 109,157 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 109,146 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

offside inner sill corroded outwith prescribed

Pass 2 Oct 2008 104,724 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 101,095 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 93,370 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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P969 OCS is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000 in Red with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P969 OCS, 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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P969 OCS is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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