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WIW 5270

1999 Mitsubishi 3000

Black Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

135,051 mi
Last recorded135,051 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi 300088,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIW 5270
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 135,051 miles

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

sight corrosion under vehicle in parts

Fail 29 Jan 2026 134,900 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 134,847 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 134,643 miles

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

parking brake effort only just met

Fail 14 Aug 2024 134,643 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

parking brake effort only just met

Pass 8 Aug 2023 129,318 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 126,621 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 126,621 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 125,643 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 125,643 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 116,508 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 112,194 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 112,194 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 110,083 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 110,082 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2007 106,115 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 103,599 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 103,552 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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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WIW 5270 is a 1999 Mitsubishi 3000 in Black with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 WIW 5270, 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 WIW 5270 registered?

WIW 5270 is a 1999 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 20 January 1999.

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