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P18 GTO

1996 Mitsubishi 3000

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,908 mi
Last recorded53,908 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi 300094,868 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP18 GTO
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 53,908 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 53,594 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 52,714 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 51,779 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 50,815 miles

check engine light on

Pass 22 Sep 2014 49,249 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 49,247 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 49,222 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 49,165 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 49,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 49,100 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 49,042 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 48,108 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 48,097 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 48,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Fail 25 Jul 2006 48,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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P18 GTO is a 1996 Mitsubishi 3000 in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P18 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 P18 GTO registered?

P18 GTO is a 1996 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P18 GTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P18 GTO shows 16 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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