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J285 BAR

1999 Mitsubishi 3000

Black Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,298 mi
Last recorded81,298 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi 300088,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ285 BAR
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2012 81,298 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2012 81,298 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 78,000 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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J285 BAR is a 1999 Mitsubishi 3000 in Black with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Mitsubishi 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 88,239 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 J285 BAR, 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 27 years old, this Mitsubishi 3000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J285 BAR registered?

J285 BAR is a 1999 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 5 May 1999.

Is J285 BAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J285 BAR shows 3 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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