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J444 GTO

2003 Mitsubishi 3000

Red Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

83,173 mi
Last recorded83,173 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi 3000103,073 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ444 GTO
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 83,173 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 73,125 miles

all brake pads getting down

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 5 Apr 2012 73,125 miles

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

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

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

all brake pads getting down

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 21 Sep 2010 58,810 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 57,018 miles

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

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

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

unable to fully examine outer sills due to plastic covers

Fail 8 Apr 2009 57,018 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 57,009 miles

speedo not working

Fail 6 Aug 2007 57,009 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 May 2006 54,583 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 54,583 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2006 54,570 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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J444 GTO is a 2003 Mitsubishi 3000 in Red with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 103,073 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 J444 GTO, 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 23 years old, this Mitsubishi 3000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J444 GTO registered?

J444 GTO is a 2003 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 20 January 2003.

Is J444 GTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J444 GTO shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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