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P555 NCK

1996 Mitsubishi 3000

Red Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

110,897 mi
Last recorded110,897 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi 300094,868 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP555 NCK
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 110,897 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 110,331 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 110,276 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disc on inside edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight oil weep underside of vehicle

Fail 31 Oct 2023 110,241 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disc on inside edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight oil weep underside of vehicle

Fail 24 Aug 2023 110,008 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 109,857 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 109,852 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting end sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 109,132 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 109,126 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn Both Bushes have excessive movement (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated Above subframe (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 108,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 107,873 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 106,422 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 106,190 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 106,090 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 104,663 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 104,659 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

oil leak under engine

Pass 19 Feb 2013 103,688 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OIL LEEK GEAR BOX

Pass 17 Feb 2012 102,795 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 102,792 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 100,645 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2010 97,094 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre has cut out on the inner edge and is just above the legal limit

Oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2010 97,094 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre has cut out on the inner edge and is just above the legal limit

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2009 93,788 miles

all brake pipes require cleaning and greasing

Pass 22 Feb 2008 87,950 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 87,174 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 81,735 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 81,718 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 75,594 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 75,560 miles

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

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

high level rear brake light not working

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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P555 NCK is a 1996 Mitsubishi 3000 in Red with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 P555 NCK, 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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P555 NCK is a 1996 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 21 August 1996.

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