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J16 ORS

1998 Mitsubishi 3000

Red Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,442 mi
Last recorded83,442 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi 300091,655 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 ORS
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 83,442 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 83,404 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 83,232 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 83,230 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 82,716 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 81,414 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 79,802 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 78,534 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 76,339 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 74,254 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 74,220 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 73,103 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 68,992 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 68,992 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 68,991 miles

Centre Rear Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2009 65,074 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 61,201 miles

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

advise both front tyres close to legal limit (inner tread)

Fail 29 Jun 2007 61,127 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 61,127 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 61,127 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 57,877 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 55,726 miles

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

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)

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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J16 ORS is a 1998 Mitsubishi 3000 in Red with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J16 ORS, 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 J16 ORS registered?

J16 ORS is a 1998 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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The MOT history for J16 ORS shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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