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M558 SUJ

1994 Mitsubishi 3000

Blue Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,691 mi
Last recorded135,691 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi 300095,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM558 SUJ
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 135,691 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 132,442 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 132,431 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 127,850 miles

nail in osf tyre tread

nsf tyre slight damage to wall

nsr tyre inner wall slight signs of spliting

surface corrosion in both front suspension

surface corrosion in both rear suspension

Fail 22 Apr 2013 127,688 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

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)

nail in osf tyre tread

nsf tyre slight damage to wall

nsr tyre inner wall slight signs of spliting

surface corrosion in both front suspension

surface corrosion in both rear suspension

Pass 19 Mar 2012 125,614 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 125,614 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front to rear brake pipe corroded x 2

n/s front brake pipe corroded

o/s front brake pipe corroded

o/s front inner wing brake pipe corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2011 125,563 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2011 125,562 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Battery insecure

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2009 125,198 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 125,040 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 122,187 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Apr 2007 122,151 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 118,901 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 112,050 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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M558 SUJ is a 1994 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 1994 Mitsubishi 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 95,261 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 M558 SUJ, 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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M558 SUJ is a 1994 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 11 August 1994.

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