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S538 RVX

1998 Mitsubishi 3000

Blue Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,735 mi
Last recorded120,735 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi 300091,655 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS538 RVX
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 120,735 miles

All brake discs rusty

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 2 Jun 2023 120,726 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and wheel arch as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill and floor as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 120,501 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 120,473 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 120,352 miles

Both rear chassis rails and rear subframe corroded

Front and rear brake disks corroded

Nearside inner sill corroded

Sill covers fitted

Fail 2 May 2017 120,349 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Both rear chassis rails and rear subframe corroded

Front and rear brake disks corroded

Nearside inner sill corroded

Sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2013 118,809 miles

both sill to floor rusty

Fail 6 Mar 2012 114,331 miles

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

exhaust very rusty

front floors rusty

osr tyre on limit

Pass 6 Mar 2012 114,331 miles

exhaust very rusty

front floors rusty

osr tyre on limit

Fail 4 Jun 2010 109,279 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsr body damaged

Pass 4 Jun 2010 109,279 miles

nsr body damaged

Pass 10 Jun 2009 101,403 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 89,903 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 89,874 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2005 78,455 miles

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

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

front no plate cracked

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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S538 RVX is a 1998 Mitsubishi 3000 in Blue with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 91,655 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 S538 RVX, 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 28 years old, this Mitsubishi 3000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S538 RVX registered?

S538 RVX is a 1998 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 5 August 1998.

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