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TIL 4580

1997 Mitsubishi 3000

Black Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

129,745 mi
Last recorded129,745 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi 300082,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIL 4580
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 129,745 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device perished

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 129,306 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded centre pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front to rear suspension components corroded or covered in grease or other material

Fuel cap seal perished

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine & Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2025 129,305 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits Max value - 0.300 / Result - 1.266 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded centre pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front to rear suspension components corroded or covered in grease or other material

Fuel cap seal perished

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine & Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 128,971 miles

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

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

passenger seat missing at time of test, associated items not tested

rear seats not present at time of test, associated items not tested

Fail 3 Jul 2024 128,971 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside exhaust hanger broken off

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

passenger seat missing at time of test, associated items not tested

rear seats not present at time of test, associated items not tested

Fail 5 Mar 2024 128,966 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 128,319 miles

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

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 128,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 127,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Propshaft support bearings worn

Fail 15 Feb 2022 127,525 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Propshaft support bearings worn

Pass 9 Feb 2021 126,898 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 125,808 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 122,584 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Both joints (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 122,584 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Both joints (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 119,338 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 119,334 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 115,427 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 112,614 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 111,427 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2015 111,407 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2013 111,336 miles

All tyres severely perishing/cracking but cannot see cords.

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

Near side front brake discs has some run out.

Fail 27 Feb 2013 111,336 miles

All tyres severely perishing/cracking but cannot see cords.

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

Near side front brake discs has some run out.

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

Pass 2 May 2012 108,772 miles

all tyres age cracking, not showing cords

Fail 2 May 2012 108,772 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

all tyres age cracking, not showing cords

Pass 21 Jan 2011 106,515 miles

All tyres cracking/perishing but cannot see cords.

Pass 12 May 2009 104,914 miles

slight age cracking on both rear tyres -- outer tread/side wall

Fail 1 Feb 2008 104,833 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 103,127 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 103,127 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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TIL 4580 is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000 in Black with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

Across all 1997 Mitsubishi 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 82,004 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 TIL 4580, 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 29 years old, this Mitsubishi 3000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TIL 4580 is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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