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G178 RYC

1990 Mitsubishi 3000

Red Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,141 mi
Last recorded90,141 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 1990 Mitsubishi 3000104,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG178 RYC
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 90,141 miles

Centre console missing ecu wires etc are not secure

Front and rear brake pads low

Front brakes still out of balance advise new pads [JUST WITHIN REGULATIONS]

Front exhaust box damaged

Oil cooler corroded

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

Wind screen has crack in n/s

n/s front and rear tyres perisshed

o/s rear wheel brake,binding

Fail 29 Apr 2014 90,141 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre console missing ecu wires etc are not secure

Front and rear brake pads low

Front exhaust box damaged

Oil cooler corroded

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

Wind screen has crack in n/s

n/s front and rear tyres perisshed

o/s rear wheel brake,binding

Pass 17 Apr 2012 90,137 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 90,137 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 90,134 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Jan 2011 90,134 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 May 2009 90,655 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 89,512 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 89,111 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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G178 RYC is a 1990 Mitsubishi 3000 in Red with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Mitsubishi 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 104,140 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 G178 RYC, 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 36 years old, this Mitsubishi 3000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G178 RYC is a 1990 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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