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M318 FDD

1994 Mitsubishi 3000

Blue Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

92,316 mi
Last recorded92,316 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi 300095,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM318 FDD
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 92,316 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 92,187 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

full underside covered in underseal

prop shaft front and rear bearing bushes worn

Pass 7 Jul 2023 92,045 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front lower main beam light not working (headlight main beam operation ok)

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

entire underside of vehicle undersealed including suspension components

prop shaft bearings worn slightly

Fail 7 Jul 2023 92,045 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front lower main beam light not working (headlight main beam operation ok)

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

entire underside of vehicle undersealed including suspension components

prop shaft bearings worn slightly

Pass 5 Aug 2022 91,956 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

both prop shaft bearings slight wear

various oil weeps

vehicle undersealed

Pass 31 Jul 2021 91,791 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill end in rear wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play both (6.1.7 (b) (i))

complete underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 1 Aug 2020 91,629 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes covered in grease or underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive various oil weeps (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play both (6.1.7 (b) (i))

vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 17 Jul 2020 91,582 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill within 30 cm of trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease or underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area very slight corrosion on outer skin (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive various oil weeps (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play both (6.1.7 (b) (i))

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 27 Jul 2019 91,453 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 91,384 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 91,163 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 91,011 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 90,777 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 90,381 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 89,732 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 89,640 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 89,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 89,506 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 89,210 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 89,101 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 87,817 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 87,104 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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M318 FDD is a 1994 Mitsubishi 3000 in Blue with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1994 Mitsubishi 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 95,261 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 M318 FDD, 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 32 years old, this Mitsubishi 3000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M318 FDD is a 1994 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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