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S783 RDG

1998 Mitsubishi 3000

Green Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

91,650 mi
Last recorded91,650 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi 300091,655 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS783 RDG
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 91,650 miles

slight power steering leak

Body has slight corrosion rear inner archs floor front sus arms (6.1.B.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 91,608 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 91,607 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tail box (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 90,806 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 90,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded belt mounting to sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted seatbelt mounting to sill (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 89,486 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exhaust flexible pipe holed and blowing slightly

light corrosion on both rear brake disc inner faces

light corrosion on offside front brake disc inner face

nearside front floor holed and corroded (double skinned floor)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 89,477 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exhaust flexible pipe holed and blowing slightly

light corrosion on both rear brake disc inner faces

light corrosion on offside front brake disc inner face

offside front and nearside front floor holed and corroded (floor doubled skinned)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 88,242 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

rear number plate light modified

Pass 27 Oct 2012 84,807 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake pipes greased notallowing inpection

sill cpovers fitted not allowing full inpection

Fail 22 Oct 2012 84,800 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pipes greased not allowing inspection

sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2012 84,651 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pipes greased not allowing inspection

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2011 80,577 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

all brake disc's corroded

all brake pipes greased unable to check correctly

fuel pipes corroded

sill covers fitted unable to check correctly

Fail 1 Nov 2011 80,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

all brake disc's corroded

all brake pipes greased unable to check correctly

fuel pipes corroded

offside rear tyre cracking no cords showing

sill covers fitted unable to check correctly

Pass 2 Nov 2010 74,749 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

corrosion on both main brake pipes

light corrosion on all 4 brake discs

Pass 10 Oct 2009 70,283 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front wiper blades split

corrosion on nearside front brake disc inner face

light corrosion on rear brake discs

slght blow from cat to middle exhaust flange

Fail 10 Oct 2009 70,283 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front wiper blades split

corrosion on nearside front brake disc inner face

light corrosion on rear brake discs

slght blow from cat to middle exhaust flange

Pass 27 Oct 2008 66,253 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 60,828 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 53,866 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 47,997 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 47,997 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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S783 RDG is a 1998 Mitsubishi 3000 in Green with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 S783 RDG, 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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S783 RDG is a 1998 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 21 October 1998.

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