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J15 PCA

1996 Mitsubishi 3000

Black Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

42,116 mi
Last recorded42,116 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi 300094,868 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 PCA
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 42,116 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre has outer sidewall damage. No cord showing.

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged but no cord showing.

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 42,116 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside front tyre has outer sidewall damage. No cord showing.

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged but no cord showing.

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 40,094 miles

Nearside mirror damaged

Possible ABS fault

Pass 22 Jul 2010 36,756 miles

Possible ABS FAult

Fail 19 Jul 2010 36,751 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 34,705 miles

abs light follows test sequence but flickers when driving

hi level brake light not wired

Fail 6 Sep 2007 34,695 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 29,419 miles

surf corr b/ pipes. slight leak centre ex

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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J15 PCA is a 1996 Mitsubishi 3000 in Black with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Mitsubishi 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 94,868 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 J15 PCA, 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 30 years old, this Mitsubishi 3000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J15 PCA is a 1996 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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