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S229 MVY

2005 Mitsubishi 3000

Red Petrol 2970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

51,576 mi
Last recorded51,576 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi 3000100,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS229 MVY
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2013 51,576 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all four tyres have surface cracks

Pass 9 Mar 2012 50,769 miles

nearside rear boot floor pan corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2011 50,039 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 49,118 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 49,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 47,832 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 47,832 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 May 2008 44,676 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 44,676 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 42,409 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 42,404 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 38,188 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 37,984 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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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S229 MVY is a 2005 Mitsubishi 3000 in Red with a 2,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 100,982 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 S229 MVY, 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 21 years old, this Mitsubishi 3000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S229 MVY is a 2005 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 9 January 2005.

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