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J265 GAH

1992 Mitsubishi 3000

Grey Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

85,445 mi
Last recorded85,445 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1992 Mitsubishi 3000109,785 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ265 GAH
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 85,445 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 85,445 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed Due to excessive exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged Locating bolt missing (1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached Locking ring loose (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexy pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexy pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Fog light not working

Fail 3 Apr 2025 85,424 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged Mounting bolt missing (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Flexy hose mounting bolt loose (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexy pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexy pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Fog light not working

Rear Fog light tell tale not working

Pass 1 Dec 2023 85,090 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 85,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 85,066 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 85,066 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2019 85,063 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2015 85,025 miles

engin light on

Fail 26 Nov 2015 85,024 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engin light on

Pass 3 Sep 2014 85,024 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 85,024 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 83,115 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 83,115 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 80,604 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 76,176 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 76,176 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 70,004 miles

all discs slightly worn

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2010 70,002 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all discs slightly worn

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 18 May 2009 63,718 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 63,718 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2008 58,608 miles

brake fluid level low

nearside rear exhaust mount bolt loose

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroding

offside rear metal brake pipe corroding

small blow in centre silencer

Pass 21 May 2007 55,666 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 55,666 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

small blow on intermediate exhaust pipe

Pass 20 May 2006 52,632 miles

center exhaust box baffles a little loose.

oil is short on dipstick

rear steering rack boots swollen ,suspect with oil.

Pass 10 Jun 2005 47,149 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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J265 GAH is a 1992 Mitsubishi 3000 in Grey with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 J265 GAH, 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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J265 GAH is a 1992 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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