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S789 RDG

1998 Mitsubishi 3000

Black Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,041 mi
Last recorded88,041 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi 300091,655 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS789 RDG
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 88,041 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2024 87,388 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge b/t side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2023 86,179 miles

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

front and rear suspension area is corroded.

Fail 15 May 2023 86,179 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

front and rear suspension area is corroded.

Pass 26 Apr 2022 85,252 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 83,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar rose joint end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 81,939 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 4 Mar 2019 79,580 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 79,556 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 79,238 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 78,114 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 77,495 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 73,284 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 69,429 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 65,152 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 62,256 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 53,097 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2006 53,097 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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S789 RDG is a 1998 Mitsubishi 3000 in Black with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 S789 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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What year was S789 RDG registered?

S789 RDG is a 1998 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 21 October 1998.

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