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L165 MEP

1994 Mitsubishi 3000

Black Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

149,778 mi
Last recorded149,778 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi 300095,261 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL165 MEP
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 149,778 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 149,778 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 136,339 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 128,915 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 128,710 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 117,379 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 106,557 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2011 106,549 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 102,889 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 96,119 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 96,119 miles

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.

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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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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L165 MEP is a 1994 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 30 April 1994.

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