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R543 PTF

1997 Mitsubishi 3000

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

109,457 mi
Last recorded109,457 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi 300082,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR543 PTF
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 109,457 miles

underside of vehicle is heavily under sealed

Fail 11 Jun 2019 109,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

underside of vehicle is heavily under sealed

Pass 4 Sep 2017 108,244 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 107,878 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 107,878 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 105,823 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pipes at rear and centre been grased

Pass 18 Sep 2014 103,143 miles

advise brake pipes gresed

advise tyres perished at rear

Pass 11 Sep 2013 101,624 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 100,278 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 99,000 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 97,938 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 95,681 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 93,916 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 91,819 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 85,778 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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R543 PTF is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000 in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R543 PTF, 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 R543 PTF registered?

R543 PTF is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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