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A20 OTK

1996 Mitsubishi 3000

Red Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,519 mi
Last recorded34,519 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi 300094,868 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 OTK
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 34,519 miles

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

underside painted

Fail 10 Dec 2019 34,519 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

underside painted

Pass 2 Apr 2018 34,490 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 34,469 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 34,135 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 34,829 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2014 34,290 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 34,290 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 34,279 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 34,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 34,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 31,209 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 30,364 miles

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 30,330 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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A20 OTK is a 1996 Mitsubishi 3000 in Red with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Mitsubishi 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 94,868 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 A20 OTK, 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 30 years old, this Mitsubishi 3000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A20 OTK is a 1996 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 22 November 1996.

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