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N210 PAD

1996 Mitsubishi 3000

Blue Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,862 mi
Last recorded83,862 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi 300094,868 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN210 PAD
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 83,862 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 83,861 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2012 81,020 miles

crack in offside windscreen not in swept area

Fail 24 Oct 2012 81,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

crack in offside windscreen not in swept area

Pass 6 Sep 2011 76,736 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 76,736 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 72,988 miles

rear discs slightly pitted

Fail 1 Nov 2008 70,618 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 70,618 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 67,876 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 62,901 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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N210 PAD is a 1996 Mitsubishi 3000 in Blue with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 N210 PAD, 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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What year was N210 PAD registered?

N210 PAD is a 1996 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 2 February 1996.

Is N210 PAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N210 PAD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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