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S56 BUF

1998 Mitsubishi 3000

Blue Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,571 mi
Last recorded89,571 miles
Recorded on22 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi 300091,655 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS56 BUF
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2010 89,571 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 85,293 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 83,847 miles

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

Oil leak

front and rear crossmembers corroded

n/s front tyre cut

o/s headlamp on low limit

rear chassis's corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2007 80,633 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 80,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2006 74,722 miles

Offside Rear wheel steering component insecure (2.2.B.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 74,722 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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S56 BUF is a 1998 Mitsubishi 3000 in Blue with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 S56 BUF, 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 S56 BUF registered?

S56 BUF is a 1998 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S56 BUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S56 BUF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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