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J10 GTO

1998 Mitsubishi 3000

Red Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

144,917 mi
Last recorded144,917 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi 300091,655 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ10 GTO
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 144,917 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material verious (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 144,912 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery thermal's (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material verious (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 144,691 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 144,458 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 144,014 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 143,499 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 142,948 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 142,464 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 141,740 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 141,286 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 140,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

rear fuel pipes getting rusty

Pass 17 Apr 2009 139,319 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 138,080 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 136,353 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 136,317 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Nearside Rear 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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J10 GTO is a 1998 Mitsubishi 3000 in Red with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 91,655 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J10 GTO, 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 28 years old, this Mitsubishi 3000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J10 GTO is a 1998 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 21 April 1998.

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