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J239 HCB

1992 Mitsubishi 3000

Red Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,866 mi
Last recorded75,866 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 1992 Mitsubishi 3000109,785 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ239 HCB
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 75,866 miles

Oil leak

airbag light on

brake pipes covered not allowing to be checked

sills covered with trims not allowing to check for corrosion

Fail 22 May 2012 75,866 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

airbag light on

brake pipes covered not allowing to be checked

sills covered with trims not allowing to check for corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2011 75,421 miles

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)

both front track rod ends have slight play

Pass 5 Jul 2010 74,172 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 74,121 miles

n/s rear outer sidelight not working

side windows tinted

Pass 30 Jul 2008 119,638 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

clutch defective

speedometer inoperative

Fail 22 Jul 2008 119,628 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

clutch defective

speedometer inoperative

Pass 12 Jul 2007 118,836 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2007 118,831 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 107,742 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 106,851 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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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J239 HCB is a 1992 Mitsubishi 3000 in Red with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J239 HCB, 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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What year was J239 HCB registered?

J239 HCB is a 1992 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J239 HCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J239 HCB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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