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N555 GTO

1996 Mitsubishi 3000

Black Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,984 mi
Last recorded97,984 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi 300094,868 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN555 GTO
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2008 97,984 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2008 97,715 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 96,503 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 23 Jan 2007 96,503 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 94,606 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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N555 GTO is a 1996 Mitsubishi 3000 in Black with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N555 GTO, 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 N555 GTO registered?

N555 GTO is a 1996 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 19 January 1996.

Is N555 GTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N555 GTO shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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