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J304 MTY

2001 Mitsubishi 3000

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,714 mi
Last recorded132,714 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi 300097,775 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ304 MTY
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 132,714 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively x4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

suspension arms and components all corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2020 132,406 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 131,733 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALLBRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody showing signs of slight corrosion

Fail 5 Jun 2019 131,732 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALLBRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 131,565 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 131,565 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 21 Jan 2017 126,315 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 126,308 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 121,755 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 121,755 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 120,909 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 119,264 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 118,348 miles

Both rear tyres are worn on the inner edges

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

The exhaust system has deteriorated

Fail 13 Oct 2012 118,348 miles

Both rear tyres are worn on the inner edges

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

The exhaust system has deteriorated

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 118,057 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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J304 MTY is a 2001 Mitsubishi 3000 in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 97,775 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 J304 MTY, 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi 3000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J304 MTY is a 2001 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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