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SY53 EPF

1991 Mitsubishi 3000

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,237 mi
Last recorded139,237 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi 300094,738 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 EPF
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 139,237 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2009 133,550 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2009 133,498 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 129,965 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/f steering rack gaitor twisted

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 29 Oct 2007 129,965 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/f steering rack gaitor twisted

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 2 Sep 2006 91,903 miles

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

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

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

brake performance could be enhanced strip check advised

rear steer requires check alignment

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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SY53 EPF is a 1991 Mitsubishi 3000 in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Mitsubishi 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 94,738 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 SY53 EPF, 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 35 years old, this Mitsubishi 3000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SY53 EPF is a 1991 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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