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R379 KAD

1997 Mitsubishi 3000

Green Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,380 mi
Last recorded137,380 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi 300082,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR379 KAD
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2012 137,380 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 133,477 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 133,412 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 127,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FRONT DISCS HEAVIELY PITTED

Pass 12 Aug 2009 124,539 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 124,539 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 117,805 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 117,805 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 112,741 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 112,740 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 107,056 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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R379 KAD is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000 in Green with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R379 KAD, 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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R379 KAD is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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