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S979 RDD

1998 Mitsubishi 3000

Green Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

64,351 mi
Last recorded64,351 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi 300091,655 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS979 RDD
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc
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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 64,351 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 64,101 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in front of flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 64,101 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in front of flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 63,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tyre wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front inner steering rack ball joint play

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tyre wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 63,713 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in front of rear wheel,both inner arch and inner and outer sill rotten (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tyre wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front inner steering rack ball joint play

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tyre wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 63,116 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 62,385 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 61,630 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 60,250 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 57,807 miles

several areas of underbody corrosion not excessive at this time

Fail 8 Oct 2014 57,807 miles

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

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

several areas of underbody corrosion not excessive at this time

Pass 7 Nov 2013 55,775 miles

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

cut in n/s/f tyre not deep enough to expose ply or cords.

several areas of underbody corrosion, not excessive at this time.

Fail 31 Oct 2013 55,768 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

cut in n/s/f tyre not deep enough to expose ply or cords.

several areas of underbody corrosion, not excessive at this time.

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2012 52,634 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

several areas of underbody corrosion not excessive at this time

Fail 10 Oct 2012 52,632 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

several areas of corrosion not excessive at this time

Pass 14 Oct 2011 50,383 miles

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

front and rear brake discs pitted

heavy surface corrosion to some subframe and suspension components

several areas of underbody corrosion around prescribed areas not deemed to be excessive at this time

Pass 21 Oct 2010 47,687 miles

areas of underbody corrosion not excessive at this time

Pass 24 Oct 2009 46,896 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 43,788 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 40,829 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Oct 2006 38,178 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 38,178 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 34,644 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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S979 RDD is a 1998 Mitsubishi 3000 in Green with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 S979 RDD, 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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S979 RDD is a 1998 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 16 September 1998.

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