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J541 JOU

1992 Mitsubishi 3000

Silver Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

71,194 mi
Last recorded71,194 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 1992 Mitsubishi 3000109,785 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ541 JOU
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 71,194 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 71,088 miles

Central Steering locking device missing trackrod end (2.1.3 (d))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering locking device missing trackrod end (2.1.3 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 70,320 miles

Front slight blow in front pipe exhaust

o/s and n/s front floor pan slight corosion o/s and n/s rear floor pan inner sills slight corosoion

Fail 14 Jun 2017 70,287 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Electrical wiring insecure Front offside under bonnet & under gearbox (1.9.2a)

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 69,371 miles

Both front brake hoses slight perrished

Fail 10 Jul 2015 69,332 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Both front brake hoses slight perrished

Pass 15 Jul 2009 69,151 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2009 69,139 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2007 62,199 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2007 62,199 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2006 52,510 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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J541 JOU is a 1992 Mitsubishi 3000 in Silver with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 J541 JOU, 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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J541 JOU is a 1992 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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