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RIB 8166

1991 Mitsubishi 3000

Red Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,638 mi
Last recorded19,638 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2008
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi 300094,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIB 8166
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2008 19,638 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly corroded

front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2007 18,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Slight play on both centre propshaft mountings.

Fail 29 Mar 2007 18,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Slight play on both centre propshaft mountings.

Pass 23 Dec 2005 16,928 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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RIB 8166 is a 1991 Mitsubishi 3000 in Red with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1991 Mitsubishi 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 94,738 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 RIB 8166, 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 35 years old, this Mitsubishi 3000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RIB 8166 registered?

RIB 8166 is a 1991 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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