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R500 GTO

1997 Mitsubishi 3000

Blue Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

77,888 mi
Last recorded77,888 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi 300082,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 GTO
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 77,888 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jul 2025 75,470 miles
Fail 3 May 2025 75,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Floor insecure hole (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Floor insecure hole (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 74,610 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 74,608 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 74,465 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 74,465 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre inner floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre inner floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 74,454 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner sills and rear of sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outersills and rear of sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded by seat belt (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 74,441 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both rear inner sills Front off side above brake pipes Front sill to floor below passenger seat (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 73,261 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 71,957 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 70,827 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly new pads fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2017 70,827 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly new pads fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 70,012 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sides inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion both sides ftoor (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sides floor (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 68,994 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 66,804 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 66,049 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 30 May 2012 64,989 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 63,447 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 61,451 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 58,534 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 58,534 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 57,141 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2008 57,141 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 53,145 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 30 May 2007 53,145 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 May 2006 49,571 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 May 2006 49,571 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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R500 GTO is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000 in Blue with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R500 GTO, 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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R500 GTO is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 3 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R500 GTO shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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