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T830 MEF

1999 Mitsubishi 3000

Red Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,293 mi
Last recorded100,293 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi 300088,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT830 MEF
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 100,293 miles

Nearside Rear inner arch rear section corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear wheel steering inoperative but rear wheels are held substantially in the straight ahead position (2.1.3 (h) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 100,291 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear inner arch to sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Power steering pipe/hose leaking pipe to rear steer (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear inner arch to sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear inner arch rear section corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 100,245 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs rusty

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 21 Jul 2025 100,242 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear brake discs rusty

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 9 Aug 2011 99,858 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 95,468 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 90,295 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)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 86,332 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 83,820 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 82,230 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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T830 MEF is a 1999 Mitsubishi 3000 in Red with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T830 MEF, 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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T830 MEF is a 1999 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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