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J313 WRX

1998 Mitsubishi 3000

Silver Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,700 mi
Last recorded96,700 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi 300091,655 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ313 WRX
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 96,700 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 96,700 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 89,639 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play both (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 89,626 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play both (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 89,419 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 89,419 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2006 88,567 miles

dent in both front alloy wheels

nail in nearside front tyre

propshaft center bearing worn

slight exhaust blow at rear

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

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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J313 WRX is a 1998 Mitsubishi 3000 in Silver with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J313 WRX, 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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What year was J313 WRX registered?

J313 WRX is a 1998 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 14 April 1998.

Is J313 WRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J313 WRX shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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