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L398 LFC

1994 Mitsubishi 3000

Red Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

85,434 mi
Last recorded85,434 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi 300095,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL398 LFC
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 85,434 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 85,414 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 85,208 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 85,089 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 84,793 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 84,574 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 84,082 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 83,967 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 82,636 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 82,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 80,704 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2014 78,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 78,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2013 75,964 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 74,203 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 74,203 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 69,840 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 65,949 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 65,949 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 60,235 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2007 55,432 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 May 2007 55,432 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2006 51,296 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 51,296 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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L398 LFC is a 1994 Mitsubishi 3000 in Red with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L398 LFC, 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 L398 LFC registered?

L398 LFC is a 1994 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 6 June 1994.

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