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R5 GTO

1999 Mitsubishi 3000

White Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

205,121 mi
Last recorded205,121 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi 300088,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 GTO
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2025 205,121 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 197,313 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 197,311 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 197,215 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 192,369 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 192,360 miles

Emissions not tested over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 190,057 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 189,914 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 185,220 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 172,850 miles

corrosion on brake pipes but not excessive

Pass 15 Feb 2016 157,691 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 157,691 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 142,336 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 142,312 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 130,726 miles

Offside rear tyre : slightly mis-shaped / uneven tread wear

Fail 10 Feb 2014 130,724 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside rear tyre : slightly mis-shaped / uneven tread wear

Offside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 1 Feb 2013 116,910 miles

nearside front tyre out off round

srs light on

Fail 1 Feb 2013

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

nearside front tyre out off round

srs light on

Pass 4 Feb 2012 105,241 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 92,816 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 92,741 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 73,405 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2005 53,731 miles

o/s/f bottom arm bush worn slightly

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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R5 GTO is a 1999 Mitsubishi 3000 in White with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1999 Mitsubishi 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 88,239 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 R5 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 27 years old, this Mitsubishi 3000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R5 GTO is a 1999 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 5 March 1999.

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