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L649 RHL

2004 Mitsubishi 3000

Blue Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

144,984 mi
Last recorded144,984 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi 3000104,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL649 RHL
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 May 2024 144,984 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 143,722 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2019 142,559 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 142,548 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced WITHIN 30CM OF MOUNTING (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WITHIN 30CM OF MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective NOT RETRACTING SLACK WEBBING (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective NOT RETRACTING SLACK WEBBING (7.1.2 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 140,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 137,509 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 137,501 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 135,106 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 132,887 miles

Brake pipes greased

Fuel pipes greased

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 132,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2010 127,460 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 127,452 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 123,770 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 123,770 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 116,568 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 105,057 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 105,047 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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L649 RHL is a 2004 Mitsubishi 3000 in Blue with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 104,620 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 L649 RHL, 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 22 years old, this Mitsubishi 3000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L649 RHL is a 2004 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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