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L196 RJN

1999 Mitsubishi 3000

Black Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

112,086 mi
Last recorded112,086 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi 300088,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL196 RJN
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2014 112,086 miles

Centre Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Upper Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Lower Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 108,169 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 103,641 miles

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

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

corrosion in both rear under sills

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

slight corrosion in brake pipes generally

Fail 23 Jul 2011 103,634 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

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

corrosion in both rear under sills

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

slight corrosion in brake pipes generally

Pass 4 Aug 2010 99,161 miles

powersteering rack leaking and close to failure, gearbox leaking oil excessivly, offside rear sill damaged and corroded, parking brake readings on limit of failure

Pass 12 Aug 2009 95,958 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 95,951 miles

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)

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

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

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

air- bag light on; slight corrosion front to rear brake pipes above subframe;

Pass 12 Aug 2008 89,183 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 89,175 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

damp around steering rack, front and rear brake pads are low, front to rear brake pipes are corroded, front to rear fuel pipes are corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2008 87,011 miles

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 emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

fuel pipes rusting under car

Pass 26 Jun 2007 82,935 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 82,935 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 77,569 miles

Slight play in n/s front outer lower anti-roll bar link bar ball joint

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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L196 RJN is a 1999 Mitsubishi 3000 in Black with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1999 Mitsubishi 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 88,239 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 L196 RJN, 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 27 years old, this Mitsubishi 3000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L196 RJN is a 1999 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 11 February 1999.

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