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J387 WRX

1998 Mitsubishi 3000

Grey Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,323 mi
Last recorded154,323 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi 300091,655 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ387 WRX
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2015 154,323 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front suspension corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear shock absorber corroded

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear differential slight oil leak

Rear suspension corroded

Rear under body corrosion

Fail 4 Jul 2015 154,323 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Front suspension corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear shock absorber corroded

Rear differential slight oil leak

Rear differential slight oil leak

Rear suspension corroded

Rear under body corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2012 149,973 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 149,971 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 140,466 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 132,108 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 132,094 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 132,094 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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J387 WRX is a 1998 Mitsubishi 3000 in Grey with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J387 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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J387 WRX is a 1998 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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