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H56 VHL

1998 Mitsubishi 3000

Silver Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

173,215 mi
Last recorded173,215 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi 300091,655 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH56 VHL
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 173,215 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 172,801 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 172,801 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 170,480 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 166,375 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 166,375 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 161,628 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 161,628 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 160,090 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 160,088 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 158,369 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 158,369 miles

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

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

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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H56 VHL is a 1998 Mitsubishi 3000 in Silver with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 91,655 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 H56 VHL, 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 28 years old, this Mitsubishi 3000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H56 VHL is a 1998 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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