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A17 HOT

1999 Mitsubishi 3000

Red Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

69,501 mi
Last recorded69,501 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi 300088,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 HOT
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2011 69,501 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 69,042 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2009 65,228 miles

2 nails in o/s/r

both front tyres wearing on outer edge recommend a tracking

brake pedal rubber wearing thin

child seat fitted to n/s/r

fuel lines corroded

gearbox oil leak

o/s dip beam power output is slightly reduced

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2009 64,950 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

2 nails in o/s/r

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

both front tyres wearing on outer edge recommend a tracking

brake pedal rubber wearing thin

child seat fitted to n/s/r

fuel lines corroded

gearbox oil leak

o/s dip beam power output is slightly reduced

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2008 60,212 miles

front number plate on the small side

nearside front seat belt starting to fray

Fail 8 Aug 2008 60,135 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front number plate on the small side

nearside front seat belt starting to fray

Pass 9 Aug 2007 58,055 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 58,044 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 56,060 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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A17 HOT is a 1999 Mitsubishi 3000 in Red with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 A17 HOT, 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 A17 HOT registered?

A17 HOT is a 1999 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 7 June 1999.

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