MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,778 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
light misting of oil coming from engine/gearbox area
nearside front tyre chipped on outer wall but not showing ply or cord
nearside rear upper ball joint has slight play
offside front tyre chipped on outer wall but not showing ply or cord
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
light misting of oil coming from engine/gearbox area
nearside front tyre chipped on outer wall but not showing ply or cord
nearside rear upper ball joint has slight play
offside front tyre chipped on outer wall but not showing ply or cord
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
corrosion in rear brake discs
damage to nearside sill lip
damage to sump pan
different wheels & tyres fitted to front from original test
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
corrosion in rear brake discs
damage to nearside sill lip
damage to sump pan
Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi 3000?
Based on 22,742 MOT tests across 2,342 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L165 MEP is a 1994 Mitsubishi 3000 in Black with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1994 Mitsubishi 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 95,261 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 L165 MEP, 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 32 years old, this Mitsubishi 3000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was L165 MEP registered?
L165 MEP is a 1994 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 30 April 1994.
Is L165 MEP safe to buy?
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