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S966 EWY

1999 Mitsubishi 3000

Silver Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

59,949 mi
Last recorded59,949 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi 300088,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS966 EWY
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 59,949 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2026 59,946 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 59,916 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 59,640 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 57,514 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 49,395 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 49,381 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 49,289 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 48,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 43,133 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 43,059 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 42,969 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 42,425 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 41,965 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 41,576 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

centre rear stop lamp is a none functioning cosmetic item

front lower flexi hoses NS OS ferrules have corrosion

Pass 2 May 2007 40,447 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 38,982 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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S966 EWY is a 1999 Mitsubishi 3000 in Silver with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1999 Mitsubishi 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 88,239 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 S966 EWY, 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 27 years old, this Mitsubishi 3000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S966 EWY registered?

S966 EWY is a 1999 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 11 February 1999.

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