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K657 MCL

2003 Mitsubishi 3000

Gold Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,649 mi
Last recorded157,649 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2007
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi 3000103,073 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK657 MCL
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2007 157,649 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 157,638 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

see advisory number 762194537192

Fail 14 May 2007 157,604 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front number plate damaged

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

offside rear and offside front tyres worn close to legal limit

slight play in both rear anti roll bar links

Pass 28 Apr 2006 147,368 miles

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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K657 MCL is a 2003 Mitsubishi 3000 in Gold with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K657 MCL, 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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K657 MCL is a 2003 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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