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M705 VRC

1994 Mitsubishi 3000

Silver Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

84,437 mi
Last recorded84,437 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi 300095,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM705 VRC
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 84,437 miles

plastic sill covers fitted at test

Fail 12 Mar 2026 84,436 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

plastic sill covers fitted at test

Pass 9 Aug 2024 84,307 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 84,255 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 84,206 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 84,112 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 84,106 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2019 83,360 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 82,605 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 80,768 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 77,705 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 77,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2015 74,865 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 74,865 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 74,853 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 74,853 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 74,248 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 74,248 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 73,489 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 72,738 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 72,006 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 69,495 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 67,246 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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M705 VRC is a 1994 Mitsubishi 3000 in Silver with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 M705 VRC, 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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M705 VRC is a 1994 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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