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J329 UEC

1991 Mitsubishi 3000

Silver Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

75,723 mi
Last recorded75,723 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi 300094,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ329 UEC
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 75,723 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Prop shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2025 75,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Prop shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 67,671 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and Nearside Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Surface (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 67,188 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

o/s and n/s/f floor to sill lip corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2017 66,309 miles

Brake pipes coated

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 5 May 2016 64,627 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under side of car rustproofed under sealed // including all brake pipes and ferrules

Fail 5 May 2016 64,627 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under side of car rustproofed under sealed // including all brake pipes and ferrules

Pass 10 May 2015 64,272 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all metal and flexi brake pipes coverd in grease

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 64,264 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

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

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

All steel brake pipes covered in grease

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 62,045 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 61,224 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

all brake discs corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2011 61,224 miles

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

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2007 60,006 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2007 60,005 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 78,311 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Dec 2006 78,311 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 75,123 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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J329 UEC is a 1991 Mitsubishi 3000 in Silver with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1991 Mitsubishi 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 94,738 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 J329 UEC, 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 35 years old, this Mitsubishi 3000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J329 UEC is a 1991 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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