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S3 KGT

2000 Mitsubishi 3000

Black Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2014
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

80,370 mi
Last recorded80,370 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi 300093,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 KGT
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2023 80,370 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal excessively perished (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe around shock absorber (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe through inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Central Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Rear steering lines leaking at diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Boot floor behind wheel arch corroded/holed, but not affecting structure

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded between tank and rear subframe ()

Offside Rear Fuel filler neck heat shield holed

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Mar 2013 79,078 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM HAS TEMP REPAIR

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

REAR SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED

Fail 20 Feb 2013 79,078 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 79,066 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

cat corroded

fuel pipes corroded

gearbox leaking oil

offside and nearside innersills corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2011 71,198 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011 71,193 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 69,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes front-rear to offside & nearside rear hoses rusty

inner faces on front & rear brake discs rusty

nearside front brakes pipe rusty

offside front brake pipe rusty

Fail 23 Jan 2010 69,196 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front brakes pipe rusty

offside front brake pipe rusty

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes front-rear to offside & nearside rear hoses rusty

inner faces on front & rear brake discs rusty

Pass 21 Nov 2008 66,980 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Nov 2008 66,980 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 64,779 miles

inner face on front brake discs rusty

inner face on offside rear brake disc rusty

Fail 6 Oct 2007 64,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

inner face on front brake discs rusty

inner face on offside rear brake disc rusty

Pass 23 Mar 2006 61,142 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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S3 KGT is a 2000 Mitsubishi 3000 in Black with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

Across all 2000 Mitsubishi 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 93,534 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 S3 KGT, 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 26 years old, this Mitsubishi 3000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S3 KGT is a 2000 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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