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J203 TEC

1992 Mitsubishi 3000

Blue Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,528 mi
Last recorded134,528 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 1992 Mitsubishi 3000109,785 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ203 TEC
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 134,528 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to bottom rear of joining box on bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (rear part) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (rear part) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 134,526 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft joint excessively worn centre (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to bottom rear of joining box on bulk head (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (rear part) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (rear part) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 121,708 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 120,915 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 120,610 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 May 2008 118,667 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 112,895 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 112,893 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 107,370 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 107,305 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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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J203 TEC is a 1992 Mitsubishi 3000 in Blue with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1992 Mitsubishi 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 109,785 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 J203 TEC, 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 34 years old, this Mitsubishi 3000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J203 TEC is a 1992 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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