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R171 PEL

2004 Mitsubishi 3000

Red Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

80,898 mi
Last recorded80,898 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi 3000104,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR171 PEL
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 80,898 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 80,898 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 75,459 miles

Exhaust poor condition

Front brake pads getting low

Front number plate cracked

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2018 70,190 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 May 2018 70,188 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 May 2018 70,179 miles

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

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)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 68,229 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 68,221 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight exhaust blow

Pass 10 Nov 2015 66,116 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 66,108 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 65,203 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 65,193 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 62,827 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 62,821 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 61,740 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 61,715 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 59,774 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 57,365 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 57,363 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

o/s/f wiper split

Pass 29 Oct 2009 54,269 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 54,269 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2008 50,964 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 45,860 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 45,860 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 38,824 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 30,394 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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R171 PEL is a 2004 Mitsubishi 3000 in Red with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 104,620 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 R171 PEL, 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 22 years old, this Mitsubishi 3000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R171 PEL is a 2004 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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