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S79 BAN

1998 Mitsubishi 3000

Blue Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

27,832 mi
Last recorded27,832 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi 300091,655 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS79 BAN
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 27,832 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 26,711 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 26,709 miles

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

standing corrosion under side

Fail 12 Mar 2017 26,687 miles

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

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

all suspension and steering components badly corroded

front brake discs in poor condition

rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 24 Jul 2010 26,617 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 25,430 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 23,900 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perrish

Pass 19 Jul 2007 23,340 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 23,304 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 22,244 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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S79 BAN is a 1998 Mitsubishi 3000 in Blue with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S79 BAN, 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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S79 BAN is a 1998 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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