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H848 JLC

1999 Mitsubishi 3000

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,690 mi
Last recorded78,690 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi 300088,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH848 JLC
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2015 78,690 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 78,690 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014
Pass 5 Apr 2012 77,040 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 71,902 miles

Oil leak

both outer sills covered unable to carry out full inspection

damage to nearside rear body work

damage to nearside rear light,loose

fuel pipes corroded

rear brake disc and pads slightly worn

Fail 11 Jan 2011 71,897 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

ABS light although following the sequence the bulb may benefit from replacing

both outer sills are covered

both rear brake discs are corroded

corrosion on the underside of the vehicle

front exhaust section although supported it is just wired together and loose

front to rear fuel pipes are heavily corroded

nearside rear light unit is damaged

nearside rear silencer has 1 mounting missing but the exhaust is still supported

nearside rear tyre is heavily worn on its inner edge and there is also a nail in the tread

oil leaks in the engine bay

possible brake binding detected on all 4 roadwheels but this might be down to the 4 wheel drive arrangement

rear wiper blade is perished

slight play detected in the steering top mount and column

Pass 12 Dec 2009 70,874 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 70,874 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

feul pipes corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2008 70,337 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 69,769 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 69,741 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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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H848 JLC is a 1999 Mitsubishi 3000 in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1999 Mitsubishi 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 88,239 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 H848 JLC, 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 27 years old, this Mitsubishi 3000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H848 JLC is a 1999 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 11 August 1999.

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