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R729 DNJ

1997 Mitsubishi 3000

Green Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,515 mi
Last recorded113,515 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi 300082,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR729 DNJ
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 113,515 miles

front to rear fuel lines are corroded and being fouled by brake pipes

front to rear power steering pipes are corroded

gearbox is leaking oil

nearside rear anti-roll bar link has slight play

nearside rear tyre is perished

offside and nearside floor is generally corroded and has poor repairs carried out

offside front flitch is corroded and holed

offside rear brake line is corroded

offside rear tyre is bald on the inner edge

power steering rack has signs of a leak

rear crash panel is corroded and holed

Fail 10 Oct 2017 113,515 miles

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

front to rear fuel lines are corroded and being fouled by brake pipes

front to rear power steering pipes are corroded

gearbox is leaking oil

nearside rear anti-roll bar link has slight play

nearside rear tyre is perished

offside and nearside floor is generally corroded and has poor repairs carried out

offside front flitch is corroded and holed

offside rear brake line is corroded

offside rear tyre is bald on the inner edge

power steering rack has signs of a leak

rear crash panel is corroded and holed

Pass 10 Oct 2016 107,265 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

General under body corrosion

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Adjustment needed (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 107,265 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

General under body corrosion

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Adjustment needed (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 103,811 miles

General under body corrosion

Both front tires worn inside edge

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 97,394 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 92,880 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 92,880 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 92,846 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Corrosion to front brake discs.

Oil leak

Some surface corrosion to sills.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2012 90,713 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 90,713 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 87,341 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 84,352 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 84,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 81,569 miles

front tyres bit thin on edges

Pass 7 Jul 2008 79,009 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 75,739 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 72,113 miles

front pads low

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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R729 DNJ is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000 in Green with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R729 DNJ, 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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R729 DNJ is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 10 September 1997.

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