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J12 PSG

1998 Mitsubishi 3000

Red Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,807 mi
Last recorded114,807 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi 300091,655 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 PSG
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 114,807 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak at front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres, worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion, withstood CAT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 114,226 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion, withstood CAT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 114,189 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion, withstood CAT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 112,832 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 109,969 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 109,152 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 109,146 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 107,358 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 107,811 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 105,324 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

underseal to the underside

Pass 24 Oct 2016 102,491 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 148,562 miles

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

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

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

fuel lines are corroded

slight corrosion to underside

Fail 26 Oct 2015 148,554 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

fuel lines are corroded

slight corrosion to underside

Pass 29 Oct 2014 147,008 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 147,000 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 141,013 miles
Pass 29 May 2012
Pass 18 Nov 2008 126,300 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 125,354 miles

slight play in steerig at steering wheel

Pass 30 Sep 2006 118,406 miles

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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J12 PSG is a 1998 Mitsubishi 3000 in Red with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J12 PSG, 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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What year was J12 PSG registered?

J12 PSG is a 1998 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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