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K1 GTO

1998 Mitsubishi 3000

Red Petrol 2970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,866 mi
Last recorded133,866 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi 300091,655 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK1 GTO
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2009 133,866 miles

3rd brake lamp not working

battery insecure

front brake pads very low, advise replaced

near side front tyre close to limit

near side rear tyre damaged @ outer side wall

near side windscreen washer high

off side front tyre damaged @ outer side wall

off side rear tyre close to limit

off side windscreen washer weak (only working one jet)

plastic oversills fitted

rear discs slightlt pitted

rear exhaust heat shield insecure/rattling

windscreen chipped

Fail 12 Nov 2009 133,864 miles

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

3rd brake lamp not working

battery insecure

front brake pads very low, advise replaced

near side front tyre close to limit

near side rear tyre damaged @ outer side wall

near side windscreen washer high

off side front tyre damaged @ outer side wall

off side rear tyre close to limit

off side windscreen washer weak (only working one jet)

plastic oversills fitted

rear discs slightlt pitted

rear exhaust heat shield insecure/rattling

windscreen chipped

Pass 24 Oct 2008 132,660 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Fail 13 Oct 2008 132,659 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Fail 25 Aug 2007 130,481 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2007 130,481 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2006 129,772 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 129,772 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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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K1 GTO is a 1998 Mitsubishi 3000 in Red with a 2,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K1 GTO, 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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What year was K1 GTO registered?

K1 GTO is a 1998 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 16 July 1998.

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