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M167 ELB

2001 Mitsubishi 3000

Black Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,682 mi
Last recorded75,682 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi 300097,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM167 ELB
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 75,682 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 75,664 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 74,774 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 71,913 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Jun 2009 71,913 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Jun 2008 70,086 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 70,086 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

advise gesrbox oil leak.

Pass 2 Jun 2007 66,048 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2006 97,775 miles

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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M167 ELB is a 2001 Mitsubishi 3000 in Black with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 97,775 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 M167 ELB, 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi 3000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M167 ELB is a 2001 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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