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P970 LDP

1997 Mitsubishi 3000

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,728 mi
Last recorded135,728 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi 300082,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP970 LDP
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2010 135,728 miles

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

some corossion visable o/s/r chassis not yet excessive

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle underseal covering

Fail 11 Jun 2010 135,728 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 133,870 miles

n/s+o/s front metal brake pipes to front flexi pipes unable to inspect underseal covering

underside of vehicle front to rear in + around prescribed areas unable to inspect underseal covering

Pass 11 Sep 2006 131,035 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 131,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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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P970 LDP is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000 in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P970 LDP, 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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P970 LDP is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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