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M300 OCT

1995 Mitsubishi 3000

Blue Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,437 mi
Last recorded106,437 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi 3000100,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 OCT
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 106,437 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 101,400 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 94,872 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

general corrosion

Fail 21 Jun 2014 94,861 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

front and rear suspension components corroded badly

front to rear fuel pipes corroded badly

front to rear metal brake pipes repaired at rear

oil around engine

road test carried out for brakes

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 21 Jun 2013 87,813 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 87,808 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 3 May 2012 80,608 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 76,387 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 73,382 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 73,379 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 17 Sep 2008 73,045 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s rear tyre has small bulge on inside edge

Pass 17 Sep 2008 73,045 miles

o/s rear tyre has small bulge on inside edge

Pass 20 Sep 2007 71,843 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

brake pipes that run from front to rear in poor condtion [ corroded ]

Fail 8 Sep 2006 69,570 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 69,570 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 OCT is a 1995 Mitsubishi 3000 in Blue with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M300 OCT, 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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M300 OCT is a 1995 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 7 April 1995.

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