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XAZ 6679

1998 Mitsubishi 3000

Black Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,412 mi
Last recorded123,412 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi 300091,655 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAZ 6679
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 123,412 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 123,408 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2019 123,393 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both sills damaged

general underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2016 122,337 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 122,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 120,450 miles

Centre 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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XAZ 6679 is a 1998 Mitsubishi 3000 in Black with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XAZ 6679, 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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What year was XAZ 6679 registered?

XAZ 6679 is a 1998 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 1 November 1998.

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The MOT history for XAZ 6679 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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