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LUI 6686

1996 Mitsubishi 3000

Red Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,183 mi
Last recorded69,183 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi 300094,868 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUI 6686
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 69,183 miles

Extensive welding repairs carried out

Nearside floor to sill corroded

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

Offside floor to sill corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension components corroded throughout

Fail 18 Apr 2018 69,153 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2 places, chalked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Extensive welding repairs carried out

Nearside floor to sill corroded

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

Offside floor to sill corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension components corroded throughout

Pass 11 Apr 2017 67,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 65,357 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 29 Apr 2016 65,328 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose caliper bolt loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 6 May 2015 64,573 miles

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE IN STATE OF CORROSION HEAVY IN PLACES

Fail 30 Apr 2015 64,566 miles

Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE IN STATE OF CORROSION HEAVY IN PLACES

Pass 8 May 2014 62,850 miles

see advisory test number 389010524112

Fail 30 Apr 2014 62,849 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

general corrosion under vehicle.

nearside front tyre is close to wear indicators.

nearside rear tyre is perishing.

offside front tyre has uneven wear.

rear inner wheel arch corroded.

suspension components corroded.

vehicle has been undersealed in places.

Fail 20 Mar 2014 62,844 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON EDGE

REAR INNER ARCH CORRODED

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

UNDERBODY CORRODING

Pass 5 Mar 2013 59,811 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

general underside corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2012 58,370 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

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

srs light on

Pass 23 Mar 2011 56,460 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 56,458 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

CORROSION ON FLOOR TO SILLS.

CORROSION ON FLOORS BORDERLINE.

CORROSION ON FUEL PIPES.

Pass 24 Feb 2010 53,633 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2009 51,120 miles

corrosion showing on o/s/ front to rear brake pipe at rear

nail in o/s/r tyre

oil leak on engine

Pass 13 Mar 2008 47,868 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2007 45,987 miles

corrosion showing on both o/s/front to rear brake pipes at rear

n/s/f brake pipe to flexi showing signs of corrosion

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edje

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edjes

oil leak on gear box

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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LUI 6686 is a 1996 Mitsubishi 3000 in Red with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Mitsubishi 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 94,868 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 LUI 6686, 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 30 years old, this Mitsubishi 3000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LUI 6686 is a 1996 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 19 November 1996.

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