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J530 UNC

1992 Mitsubishi 3000

Silver Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

145,412 mi
Last recorded145,412 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 1992 Mitsubishi 3000109,785 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ530 UNC
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 145,412 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 144,580 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 144,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 144,505 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 144,090 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 144,089 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 143,602 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 143,230 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 143,057 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 141,684 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 140,573 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 138,630 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 135,120 miles

SRS Light on

Fail 15 Sep 2011 135,119 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

SRS Light on

Pass 28 Sep 2010 134,462 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 23 Sep 2010 134,450 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 131,087 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 129,081 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 125,965 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 119,366 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Propshaft component defective

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 117,622 miles

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

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

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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J530 UNC is a 1992 Mitsubishi 3000 in Silver with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 J530 UNC, 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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What year was J530 UNC registered?

J530 UNC is a 1992 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J530 UNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J530 UNC shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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