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J39 AUJ

1992 Mitsubishi 3000

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

100,853 mi
Last recorded100,853 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 1992 Mitsubishi 3000109,785 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ39 AUJ
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc
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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2013 100,853 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 100,255 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 100,253 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2011 98,873 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 96,468 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near side inner sidelight inop

Fail 4 May 2010 96,468 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near side inner sidelight inop

Pass 14 May 2009 94,189 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 94,189 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 29 May 2008 89,934 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

rear wheel steering not working

Pass 25 May 2007 88,153 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2007 88,123 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s rear anti roll bar link fitted without rubber bushes no excessive play so no RFR

Pass 24 May 2006 84,787 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 84,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear wheel steering inoperative but rear wheels are held substantially in the straight ahead position and the steering is not adversely affected (2.2.B.1j)

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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J39 AUJ is a 1992 Mitsubishi 3000 in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1992 Mitsubishi 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 109,785 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 J39 AUJ, 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 34 years old, this Mitsubishi 3000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J39 AUJ is a 1992 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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