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N699 YEO

1996 Mitsubishi 3000

Silver Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

105,912 mi
Last recorded105,912 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi 300094,868 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN699 YEO
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2026 105,912 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2025 104,696 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 103,961 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 102,382 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 102,381 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 102,000 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 101,381 miles

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 100,511 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 99,135 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 97,367 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 94,877 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 93,551 miles

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

Front and rear brake discs pitting

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 93,551 miles

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

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

Front and rear brake discs pitting

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 92,948 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 88,099 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 87,349 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 87,332 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 85,436 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 85,436 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Both propshaft carrier units slightly worn ( secure and not noisy.

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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N699 YEO is a 1996 Mitsubishi 3000 in Silver with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 N699 YEO, 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 N699 YEO registered?

N699 YEO is a 1996 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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The MOT history for N699 YEO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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