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S828 RVU

1998 Mitsubishi 3000

Red Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests34 (22 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

88,582 mi
Last recorded88,582 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi 300091,655 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS828 RVU
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

22 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 88,582 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All. Either on side wall or edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 88,544 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 87,856 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 87,855 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 86,671 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2024 86,670 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 85,601 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 May 2023 85,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 May 2022 84,790 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2021 84,217 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive appears to be on and around air conditioning pump and pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides nearly to wear indicators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened showing its age ,all have corrosion on them (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 83,358 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 83,357 miles

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill ,cannot see how far it has spread as plastic trim fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 81,501 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play small prop shaft in centre both bearings (front and rear) (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 81,500 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play small prop shaft in centre both bearings (front and rear) (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 80,644 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 79,967 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 79,690 miles

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

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords all 4 tyres (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 79,348 miles

All tyres cracking

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 79,307 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and across tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

all tyres cracking on sidewalls due to standing still

Fail 19 Jul 2016 79,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and across tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

all tyres cracking on sidewalls due to standing still

Pass 11 Jul 2015 78,552 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 77,430 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres slight cracking of sidewalls no cords exposed

Fail 12 Jul 2014 77,409 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

all 4 tyres slight cracking of sidewalls no cords exposed

Pass 13 Jul 2013 75,805 miles

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

nsr tyre slight wear inner and outer edges

Pass 6 Aug 2012 74,766 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 74,733 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear 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 25 Jul 2011 73,462 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 73,395 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 71,944 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 70,124 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 65,371 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 59,224 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 57,191 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 55,594 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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S828 RVU is a 1998 Mitsubishi 3000 in Red with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S828 RVU, 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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S828 RVU is a 1998 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 10 August 1998.

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