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J480 TEC

1992 Mitsubishi 3000

Black Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,712 mi
Last recorded97,712 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 1992 Mitsubishi 3000109,785 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ480 TEC
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 97,712 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 97,682 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Sep 2015 90,211 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box & 'y' pipe split (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output both (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Offside Rear Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output both tinted (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 89,702 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

prop centre bearing has play

Fail 5 Jun 2014 89,603 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 89,410 miles

both front tyres deteriorating

Fail 6 Jun 2013 89,404 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres deteriorating

Pass 8 Jun 2012 87,296 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 87,296 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 86,420 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 86,305 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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J480 TEC is a 1992 Mitsubishi 3000 in Black with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J480 TEC, 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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J480 TEC is a 1992 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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