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K286 NVG

1993 Mitsubishi 3000

Grey Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,894 mi
Last recorded186,894 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 1993 Mitsubishi 3000100,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK286 NVG
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 186,894 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side covered in under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under side covered in under seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front exhaust corroded and weak

Fail 15 Oct 2024 168,843 miles

Service brake excessively binding both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine oil cooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor near subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing. inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner wheel arches near rear sub frame mountings points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded from standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front corroded and weak (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both dull. battery is not charging or drain (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced damp in light unit (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perished. close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

broken down on road test to do brake tapley reading. battery not charging

under side of car covered in under seal

Pass 23 Feb 2023 165,493 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside varies places are corroded underneath

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside varies metal pipes are corroded

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 164,744 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 164,744 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 163,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section , can be repaired. (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear silencer box rubber support mounting missing, still secure.

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 17 May 2019 160,430 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 156,654 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 148,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

both wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 2 May 2015 144,708 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

fuel lines corroded

rear exhaust support bracket broken

Pass 8 May 2014 140,074 miles

50 profile tyres on rear but 55 on front

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 May 2014 140,074 miles

50 profile tyres on rear but 55 on front

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

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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K286 NVG is a 1993 Mitsubishi 3000 in Grey with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1993 Mitsubishi 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 100,640 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 K286 NVG, 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 33 years old, this Mitsubishi 3000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K286 NVG is a 1993 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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