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R215 LNN

1997 Mitsubishi 3000

Red Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi 300082,004 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR215 LNN
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

minor damage to windscreen not in drivers view

Fail 24 Oct 2018 125,140 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

minor damage to windscreen not in drivers view

Fail 7 Nov 2014 124,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 124,955 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 124,871 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Coolant leak

both rear inner sills starting to corrode

Pass 17 Dec 2012 120,889 miles

only just pasted emision test( 3 atemps )

Pass 7 Oct 2011 120,564 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 120,103 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 119,697 miles

corrosion to inner sills/floors

corrosion under o/s/r wheel arch

Fail 8 Oct 2009 119,616 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

corrosion to inner sills/floors

corrosion under o/s/r wheel arch

Pass 22 Sep 2008 108,915 miles

CO Emissions at upper limit.

Offside rear spring has shortened - loose on mounting with wheel hanging.

Pass 25 Sep 2007 97,169 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 86,284 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 72,306 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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R215 LNN is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000 in Red with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R215 LNN, 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 R215 LNN registered?

R215 LNN is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R215 LNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R215 LNN shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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