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L5 ARD

1994 Mitsubishi 3000

White Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,993 mi
Last recorded126,993 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi 300095,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 ARD
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 126,993 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak ()

underside body various areas shows signs of corrosion

Fail 19 Mar 2018 126,992 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak ()

underside body various areas shows signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Mar 2017 117,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 117,128 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 105,864 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 96,358 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 96,348 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 89,238 miles

Corrosion to front brake pipes.

Pass 4 May 2013 83,808 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 79,270 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 79,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 73,966 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 66,173 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 58,862 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 50,063 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 50,048 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2006 40,304 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2006 39,965 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wire rubbing multi v belt

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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L5 ARD is a 1994 Mitsubishi 3000 in White with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L5 ARD, 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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L5 ARD is a 1994 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 4 January 1994.

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