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C24 HUX

1996 Mitsubishi 3000

Silver Petrol 2970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

103,095 mi
Last recorded103,095 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi 300094,868 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC24 HUX
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 103,095 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust has small catalytic converter fitted

park brake only just meets requirements.

Fail 4 Jan 2024 103,093 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements tell tail permanently illuminated. (4.5.3 (a))

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

park brake only just meets requirements.

small sports cat fitted

various slight corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Fail 8 Dec 2023 103,052 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Dec 2022 99,781 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 99,145 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 97,256 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 94,875 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 90,910 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 90,909 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 87,696 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 97,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 87,164 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 87,164 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL 4 TYRES. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 84,909 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 84,909 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 84,879 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working centre (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres wearing low

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

nearside rear floor has corrosion

oil leak around engine area

rear shockers rusty

sill covers fitted and underbody chassis rusty and undersealed

Pass 28 Jan 2015 80,903 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 78,185 miles

engine slightly smokey on cat test

engine/gearbox oily

exhaust corroding/rusting

outer sill covers fitted,unable to determine outer sill condition

Fail 25 Jan 2014 78,185 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine slightly smokey on cat test

engine/gearbox oily

exhaust corroding/rusting

outer sill covers fitted,unable to determine outer sill condition

Pass 12 Oct 2012 69,197 miles

both brake calipers move when shaking the wheel

exhaust corroded

small play nearside front hub assembly

underside corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2012 69,196 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both brake calipers move when shaking the wheel

exhaust corroded

small play nearside front hub assembly

underside corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2012 68,911 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

battery terminal loose

bonnet struts weak

engine oil below minimum level / topped up with 1 litre of oil to enable emissions test

exhaust catalyst heat shield corroded and holed

exhaust front pipi heat shield clamp corroded through and loose

offside front fog-lamp lense broken

prop-shaft bearing rubber mountings worn

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2011 56,183 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

rear discs very rusty

Fail 21 Apr 2011 56,143 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front brake disc scorred

Nearside rear brake disc corroded

Nearside rear tyre wall damaged

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear tyre cracked and wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2010

exhaust gases vairy my require tuning work

front and rear number plate screws slighty covering number

front brake discs worn o/s slight damage

front subframe n/side rubber mounting showing wear

Fail 16 Apr 2010 41,683 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

front and rear number plate screws slighty covering number

front brake discs worn o/s slight damage

front subframe n/side rubber mounting showing wear

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 8 Apr 2009 39,843 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 57,878 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 57,878 miles

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

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

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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C24 HUX is a 1996 Mitsubishi 3000 in Silver with a 2,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 C24 HUX, 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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C24 HUX is a 1996 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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