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R464 SBL

1999 Mitsubishi 3000

Red Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

101,735 mi
Last recorded101,735 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi 300088,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR464 SBL
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 101,735 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 101,733 miles

Emissions unable to be completed blue smoke from the exhaust sytem (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 99,277 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 99,275 miles

Emissions unable to be completed uneven idle speed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 99,271 miles

Emissions not tested engine rattling (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective missing (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 96,129 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 96,129 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 96,126 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 95,370 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 95,361 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill & arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2017 91,978 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 91,978 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 89,940 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2016 89,940 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 86,759 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 86,759 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 85,760 miles

Offside rear tyre starting to crack a little in tread

One tailbox mount broken

Pass 31 Oct 2012 84,222 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 84,222 miles

Centre Rear 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)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 80,506 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 80,504 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 80,267 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 79,191 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 77,778 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 75,551 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2005 73,792 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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R464 SBL is a 1999 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 1999 Mitsubishi 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 88,239 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 R464 SBL, 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 27 years old, this Mitsubishi 3000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R464 SBL is a 1999 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 26 April 1999.

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