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J271 GAL

2003 Mitsubishi 3000

Silver Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,356 mi
Last recorded48,356 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi 3000103,073 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ271 GAL
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 48,356 miles

brake discs corroded front and rear

Fail 20 Dec 2018 48,356 miles

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

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2008 42,796 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2008 42,790 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2007 35,907 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 27,219 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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J271 GAL is a 2003 Mitsubishi 3000 in Silver with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 103,073 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 J271 GAL, 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 23 years old, this Mitsubishi 3000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J271 GAL registered?

J271 GAL is a 2003 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 1 July 2003.

Is J271 GAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J271 GAL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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