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J493 WRX

1998 Mitsubishi 3000

Silver Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,785 mi
Last recorded146,785 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi 300091,655 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ493 WRX
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 146,785 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 134,055 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 134,055 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2018 118,773 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 106,504 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 96,962 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 96,962 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 94,604 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 91,812 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 91,812 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2005 89,395 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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J493 WRX is a 1998 Mitsubishi 3000 in Silver with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J493 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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What year was J493 WRX registered?

J493 WRX is a 1998 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 2 July 1998.

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The MOT history for J493 WRX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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