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J537 HCB

1998 Mitsubishi 3000

Red Petrol 2970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,421 mi
Last recorded23,421 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi 300091,655 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ537 HCB
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,970cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 23,421 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 178,933 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 175,801 miles

Central prop shaft mounts have excessive play in both central mounts

Fail 8 Mar 2017 175,795 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded also cover in under seal (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded also cover in under seal (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Central prop shaft mounts have excessive play in both central mounts

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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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J537 HCB is a 1998 Mitsubishi 3000 in Red with a 2,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J537 HCB, 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 J537 HCB registered?

J537 HCB is a 1998 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 24 July 1998.

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