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VIL 4791

2003 Mitsubishi 3000

White Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,211 mi
Last recorded78,211 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi 3000103,073 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIL 4791
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 78,211 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

OSF inner wing guard fouling road spring

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

passenger seat missing

Fail 17 Sep 2013 78,211 miles

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

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

OSF inner wing guard fouling road spring

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

passenger seat missing

Pass 21 Sep 2012 73,798 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 170,484 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 166,146 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 161,505 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

underbody and suspension corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2008 139,494 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2008 139,255 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Airbag light on.

Fuel lines corroded.

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Possible pulling under braking due to brake bind/slight play in nearside front ball joint.

Rear light cluster painted (Dark)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 129,546 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Mar 2007 129,546 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Oct 2005 105,147 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 104,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

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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VIL 4791 is a 2003 Mitsubishi 3000 in White with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 103,073 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 VIL 4791, 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 23 years old, this Mitsubishi 3000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VIL 4791 registered?

VIL 4791 is a 2003 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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