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P471 KWL

1996 Mitsubishi 3000

Blue Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,323 mi
Last recorded123,323 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi 300094,868 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP471 KWL
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 123,323 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil all (2.7.3)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Jan 2018 123,323 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (2.4.A.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil all (2.7.3)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 123,255 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch sill end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch sill end (2.4.A.3)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing x2 (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Jan 2017 123,255 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch sill end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch sill end (2.4.A.3)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing x2 (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 122,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2015 122,464 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2015 122,464 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 121,650 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Dec 2013 121,650 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Oct 2013 121,626 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 121,197 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 117,942 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 117,843 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 114,470 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 114,311 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 109,990 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 107,459 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 104,478 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 104,262 miles

Nearside Outer Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 102,455 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 98,943 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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P471 KWL is a 1996 Mitsubishi 3000 in Blue with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P471 KWL, 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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P471 KWL is a 1996 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 24 December 1996.

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