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K287 AFR

2004 Mitsubishi 3000

Silver Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

146,300 mi
Last recorded146,300 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi 3000104,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK287 AFR
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 146,300 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 18 Nov 2020 146,215 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested coolant leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake hose union (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

fuel pipes heavily corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2019 146,205 miles

Emissions not tested to high and not constant running (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both pipes (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both pipes (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier needs clamp (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 28 Sep 2018 139,427 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both inner sills corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

rear crash bar corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2015 137,702 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 137,665 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 134,234 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 134,233 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 132,994 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 131,282 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 31 Jan 2012 131,280 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel steering leaking hydraulic fluid (2.2.B.1i)

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

Coolant leak

Pass 27 Jan 2011 128,688 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 128,688 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 125,334 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 123,395 miles

off side rear steering gaitor oil damp/brake and fuel pipes corroding

Fail 27 Mar 2009 123,395 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side rear steering gaitor oil damp/brake and fuel pipes corroding

Fail 24 Mar 2009 123,383 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 119,021 miles

exaust slight leak

Pass 16 Jun 2007 119,440 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 119,440 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 111,402 miles

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

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

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

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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K287 AFR is a 2004 Mitsubishi 3000 in Silver with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 104,620 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 K287 AFR, 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 22 years old, this Mitsubishi 3000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K287 AFR is a 2004 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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