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M300 DFN

1996 Mitsubishi 3000

Black Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

160,616 mi
Last recorded160,616 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2022
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi 300094,868 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 DFN
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2022 160,616 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 159,375 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 155,879 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 155,879 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 155,785 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 151,718 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 147,701 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 147,701 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 133,696 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 124,910 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 115,103 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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M300 DFN is a 1996 Mitsubishi 3000 in Black with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 M300 DFN, 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 M300 DFN registered?

M300 DFN is a 1996 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is M300 DFN safe to buy?

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