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GIB 9980

2003 Mitsubishi 3000

Red Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

88,857 mi
Last recorded88,857 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi 3000103,073 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIB 9980
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2016 88,857 miles

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

nearside inner sill weak

offside inner sill weak

underside of vehicle heavily coated in underseal making inspection difficult

Fail 25 Apr 2016 88,836 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside inner sill weak

offside inner sill weak

underside of vehicle heavily coated in underseal making inspection difficult

Pass 18 Nov 2013 88,013 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 May 2013 87,995 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Rear wheel steering inoperative but rear wheels are held substantially in the straight ahead position and the steering is not adversely affected (2.2.B.1j)

underside corroding in various places and covered in underseal making inspection difficult

Pass 18 May 2012 87,042 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)

Fail 10 Sep 2011 87,026 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front brake discs corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Battery insecure

Pass 19 Aug 2009 84,744 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front discs slightly corroded

general corrosion to underside

nearside rear brake disc corroding

rear steering not working but is held in the stright ahead position

various brake pipes corroding but have been in underseal making inspection difficult

Fail 17 Aug 2009 84,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear wheel steering inoperative but rear wheels are held substantially in the straight ahead position and the steering is not adversely affected (2.2.B.1j)

both front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

underside corroding in various places

various brake pipes corroding but have been covered in underseal making inspection difficult

Pass 15 Aug 2008 81,311 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 81,301 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside 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)

Rear wheel steering inoperative but rear wheels are held substantially in the straight ahead position and the steering is not adversely affected (2.2.B.1j)

fuel pipes corroding

underside corroding in various places

various brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2007 78,644 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 74,802 miles

underbody corrosion

both side rear tyres splitting

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

both side front tyres perishing

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

under body undersealed

Fail 18 Jul 2006 74,708 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres inner side walls cracking

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cooling fan catching cowling

front tyres perishing

fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

rear wiperblade split

underbody undersealed

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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GIB 9980 is a 2003 Mitsubishi 3000 in Red with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 103,073 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 GIB 9980, 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 23 years old, this Mitsubishi 3000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GIB 9980 registered?

GIB 9980 is a 2003 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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