MOT Status
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77,888 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
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))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
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))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Front brake binding slightly new pads fitted
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)
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)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Fuel pipe/s corroded
brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
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)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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?
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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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What year was R500 GTO registered?
R500 GTO is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 3 November 1997.
Is R500 GTO safe to buy?
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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