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R478 RCH

1997 Mitsubishi 3000

Red Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

97,634 mi
Last recorded97,634 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi 300082,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR478 RCH
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 97,634 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2011 94,612 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 94,604 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 91,227 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 91,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 88,443 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 18 Nov 2009 88,442 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 26 Nov 2008 84,720 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 84,720 miles

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)

Offside Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 79,671 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 79,671 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 77,933 miles

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

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

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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R478 RCH is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000 in Red with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R478 RCH, 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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R478 RCH is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 19 August 1997.

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