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J21 GTO

1993 Mitsubishi 3000

Silver Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,751 mi
Last recorded163,751 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Mitsubishi 3000100,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ21 GTO
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 163,751 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 163,744 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Dec 2023 160,733 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 160,733 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

noise from engine !

Pass 6 Jan 2022 159,461 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 159,440 miles

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

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak and mid (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2021 158,540 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel Lines ()

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Boot Not Secure (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 158,247 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded At rear of vehicle ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub frame and arms, suggest it is treated to prevent further deteioration (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 158,247 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Emissions not tested Due to water leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension components Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Under vehicle ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 May 2016 158,230 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Front tyre slightly out of shape

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 4 May 2016 158,230 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Front tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 4 Feb 2015 157,503 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear fuel pipes are corroding

Fail 28 Jan 2015 157,420 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear fuel pipes are corroding

Pass 27 Jan 2014 155,239 miles

Metal fuel pipes underneath vehicle rusty

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

both front to rear metal brake pipes have surface corrosion

both front wiper blades split but clearing screen

underside of vehicle generally rusty

Pass 22 Jan 2013 154,047 miles

n/side front lower ball joint dust cover perished not split

o/side front wiper blade slight split on ends clearing screen

Fail 22 Jan 2013 154,047 miles

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

n/side front lower ball joint dust cover perished not split

o/side front wiper blade slight split on ends clearing screen

Pass 3 Feb 2012 152,676 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

osf wiper starting to split

Fail 27 Jan 2012 152,676 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

osf wiper starting to split

Pass 26 Jan 2011 151,492 miles

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

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

both front track rod end joint rubbers split (no play)

tyre size 245/40zr18 y

Fail 22 Jan 2011 151,471 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

both front track rod end joint rubbers split (no play)

tyre size 245/40zr18 y

Pass 19 Feb 2010 145,919 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 142,613 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 142,613 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 140,425 miles

rear brake discs outer faces in poor condition

screw in n/s/r tyre

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 19 Oct 2006 130,147 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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J21 GTO is a 1993 Mitsubishi 3000 in Silver with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1993 Mitsubishi 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 100,640 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 J21 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 33 years old, this Mitsubishi 3000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J21 GTO is a 1993 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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