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M149 RFO

1995 Mitsubishi 3000

Black Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

166,815 mi
Last recorded166,815 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi 3000100,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM149 RFO
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 166,815 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 161,327 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 160,861 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 160,676 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 160,626 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 160,503 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2021 160,503 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 160,415 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 160,244 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 160,189 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 159,188 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 157,587 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 156,007 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 153,982 miles

all 4 tyres wearing on edges

Fail 11 Sep 2013 153,980 miles

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

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

All tyres wearing on edge

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 152,179 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 148,860 miles

Centre silencer corroded and has slight blow.

Nearside drive shaft boot split.

Pass 9 Sep 2010 142,909 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

auxillary drive belt rubbing and cutting cam belt cover

lower crank pulley insecure

nearside and offside front tyres wear on inner edge

nearside and offside rear silencer boxes rubbing on towing eyes

nearside and offside rear tyres wear on inner edge

rear discs worn and corroded

unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2010 142,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

auxillary drive belt rubbing and cutting cam belt cover

lower crank pulley insecure

nearside and offside front tyres wear on inner edge

nearside and offside rear silencer boxes rubbing on towing eyes

nearside and offside rear tyres wear on inner edge

rear discs worn and corroded

unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

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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M149 RFO is a 1995 Mitsubishi 3000 in Black with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1995 Mitsubishi 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 100,179 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 M149 RFO, 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 31 years old, this Mitsubishi 3000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M149 RFO is a 1995 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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