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M300 ORW

1996 Mitsubishi 3000

Red Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

144,165 mi
Last recorded144,165 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi 300094,868 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 ORW
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 144,165 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 144,013 miles

under side of car covered in underseal

Pass 5 Dec 2023 143,614 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 143,549 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 143,442 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play and rear (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 143,442 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play and rear (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 143,429 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 143,344 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 141,267 miles

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

Oil leak gearbox area ()

Fail 1 Nov 2017 141,267 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Oil leak gearbox area ()

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 140,037 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 139,161 miles

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

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

fuel lines corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2014 138,545 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 137,830 miles

condition of front number plate borderline

heavey underseal under vehicle inspection limited

Fail 3 Sep 2012 136,149 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 136,149 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 135,585 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

offside front brake hose slightly twisted

plastic skirts fitted to both outer sills, & vehicle has been under sealed

Fail 15 Sep 2011 135,573 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

offside front brake hose slightly twisted

plastic skirts fitted to both outer sills, & vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 13 Oct 2010 130,954 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 129,397 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 129,397 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 115,831 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 115,820 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

surface corrosion to under body

Pass 9 Nov 2007 110,675 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)

Fail 7 Nov 2007 110,675 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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)

slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 16 Nov 2006 104,597 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 99,434 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 ORW is a 1996 Mitsubishi 3000 in Red with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 ORW, 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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M300 ORW is a 1996 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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