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J297 EFU

1998 Mitsubishi 3000

Silver Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

54,217 mi
Last recorded54,217 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi 300091,655 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ297 EFU
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2021 54,217 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2020 51,642 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under vehicle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 49,220 miles

suspension components corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2019 49,220 miles

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

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2018 47,484 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 7 Nov 2018 47,484 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2017 45,579 miles

All brake discs worn/corroded/pitted

All tyres badly perished/cracked

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General underside corrosion

Offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded

Offside door mirror glass cracked

Oil leak ()

Steering and suspension and components corroded

Steering and suspension bushes deteriorated

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 45,569 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

All brake discs worn/corroded/pitted

All tyres badly perished/cracked

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General underside corrosion

Offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded

Offside door mirror glass cracked

Oil leak ()

Steering and suspension and components corroded

Steering and suspension bushes deteriorated

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 43,579 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing front and rear (2.7.2a)

all around fuel line corroded

all brake corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear disc and pads all around (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

under body corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2015 43,028 miles

all brake discs corroded/pitted

front registration plate damaged

general underside corrosion

nearside windscreen washer requires adjustment

offside headlamp cover stuck half way open

offside mirror glass damaged

offside rear tyre perished/cracked

steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2014 42,724 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine warning light on

front number plate damaged

Fail 28 Aug 2014 42,719 miles

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine warning light on

front number plate damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2008 42,672 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

suspension components corroded,offside door mirror glass slight crack

Fail 20 Jul 2006 42,646 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

coolant leaking

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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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J297 EFU is a 1998 Mitsubishi 3000 in Silver with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 91,655 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 J297 EFU, 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 28 years old, this Mitsubishi 3000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J297 EFU is a 1998 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 29 December 1998.

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