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XCO 14

1997 Mitsubishi 3000

Blue Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

62,115 mi
Last recorded62,115 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi 300082,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCO 14
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 62,115 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated both (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 62,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From centre to offside rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 61,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer to centre pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight misting of oil/grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both prop shaft centre bearing rubber housing perished and has slight movement NOT likely to come detached

Pass 27 Sep 2022 61,867 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive From oil cooler union (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox casing joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 61,816 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 61,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 61,698 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 61,580 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 61,560 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 61,255 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 61,148 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 61,146 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 60,720 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 60,720 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 59,676 miles

center stop not working

Pass 28 Apr 2009 58,935 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 57,866 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 56,559 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 55,232 miles

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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XCO 14 is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000 in Blue with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 XCO 14, 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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XCO 14 is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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