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R308 OWO

1997 Mitsubishi 3000

Red Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,477 mi
Last recorded98,477 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi 300082,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR308 OWO
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2022 98,477 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 23 Jun 2021 98,469 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2021 98,408 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded slightly ()

Fail 20 Jul 2020 98,393 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 96,572 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 96,572 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 96,343 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 96,090 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 94,496 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 94,496 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 94,354 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 93,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 May 2012 90,463 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 90,463 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 84,302 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 80,816 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 80,816 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 72,285 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 72,285 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 60,117 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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R308 OWO is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000 in Red with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R308 OWO, 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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R308 OWO is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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