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N396 LSU

1996 Mitsubishi 3000

Red Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,352 mi
Last recorded117,352 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2008
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi 300094,868 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN396 LSU
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2008 117,352 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2007 107,602 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

n/s front wheel slightly damaged

Pass 6 Feb 2006 104,106 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 104,090 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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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N396 LSU is a 1996 Mitsubishi 3000 in Red with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 N396 LSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N396 LSU registered?

N396 LSU is a 1996 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 8 January 1996.

Is N396 LSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N396 LSU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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