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S699 LCF

1998 Mitsubishi 3000

Red Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,721 mi
Last recorded81,721 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi 300091,655 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS699 LCF
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 81,721 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

metal fuel pipes rusty rear

Pass 21 Apr 2023 78,647 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2023 78,634 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to steering leak (1.2.1 (g))

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking cooler pipe in grill (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 76,933 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 76,933 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 76,150 miles

slight corrosion to rear suspension and rear inner sills

Pass 30 Mar 2020 74,968 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 70,891 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 67,469 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 67,469 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 59,498 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 59,121 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 58,734 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit 2mm in centre

offside front tyre close to legal limit 2mm in centre

Pass 7 Feb 2014 58,053 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 54,281 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 50,897 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 50,892 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 44,431 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 37,279 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Jan 2009 29,145 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 29,145 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 29,110 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 27,981 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 27,694 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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S699 LCF is a 1998 Mitsubishi 3000 in Red with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S699 LCF, 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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S699 LCF is a 1998 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 29 November 1998.

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