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R498 FGD

1997 Mitsubishi 3000

Green Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,909 mi
Last recorded97,909 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi 300082,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR498 FGD
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 97,909 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 94,341 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2018 94,341 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 89,218 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 80,854 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 74,676 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 74,674 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 74,044 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 74,044 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 72,929 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 72,928 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 71,833 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 71,703 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 69,457 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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R498 FGD is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000 in Green 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 R498 FGD, 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 R498 FGD registered?

R498 FGD is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 12 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R498 FGD 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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