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M579 UKM

1995 Mitsubishi 3000

Silver Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

81,500 mi
Last recorded81,500 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi 3000100,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM579 UKM
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2012 81,500 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 77,509 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake components carroded

Fail 2 Jun 2011 77,192 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

SOME CORROSION ON O/S REAR SILL

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED,

FUEL PIPES CORRODE AT REAR,

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 124,337 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 124,337 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 114,607 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2009 114,372 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2008 101,272 miles

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

poor wear pattern on front brake disks

Fail 7 Mar 2008 101,272 miles

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

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

poor wear pattern on front brake disks

Pass 22 Mar 2007 101,206 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 9 Mar 2007 101,199 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 15 Mar 2006 100,374 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 100,374 miles

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

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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M579 UKM is a 1995 Mitsubishi 3000 in Silver with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 M579 UKM, 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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M579 UKM is a 1995 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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