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L161 PRR

2003 Mitsubishi 3000

Gold Petrol 2970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,988 mi
Last recorded81,988 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi 3000103,073 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL161 PRR
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 81,988 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 81,977 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 81,016 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear discs corroded on inner edge but not seriously weakend

Fail 10 May 2011 81,016 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear discs corroded on inner edge but not seriously weakend

Pass 6 Sep 2010 80,472 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside 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)

all 4 suspension coil springs corroded

all brake pipes greased

both centre prop shaft mounts worn

under vehicle fuel pipes corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2010 80,472 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside 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)

all 4 suspension coil springs corroded

all brake pipes greased

both centre prop shaft mounts worn

under vehicle fuel pipes corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2009 75,768 miles

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

N/S/F O/S/F DRIVE SHAFT GATOR SPLIT

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 75,768 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

N/S/F O/S/F DRIVE SHAFT GATOR SPLIT

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 74,388 miles

Handbrake has na lot of travel.

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside rear inner drive shaft gator split.

Pass 26 Jul 2007 73,860 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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L161 PRR is a 2003 Mitsubishi 3000 in Gold with a 2,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L161 PRR, 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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L161 PRR is a 2003 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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