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M121 SMV

1996 Mitsubishi 3000

Silver Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,665 mi
Last recorded61,665 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi 300094,868 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM121 SMV
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2011 61,665 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 61,657 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 4 May 2010 53,701 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

air bag light on

Pass 29 May 2009 50,229 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 50,229 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Fail 27 Oct 2006 44,075 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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M121 SMV is a 1996 Mitsubishi 3000 in Silver with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M121 SMV, 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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What year was M121 SMV registered?

M121 SMV is a 1996 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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