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J55 GTO

1999 Mitsubishi 3000

Blue Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,716 mi
Last recorded88,716 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi 300088,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 GTO
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 88,716 miles

battery insecure

front pads worn

fuel lines corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2014

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

battery insecure

front pads worn

fuel lines corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2014 88,703 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Battery clamp missing

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine oil level on minimum

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disks very rusty

Pass 8 Sep 2012 81,716 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 81,319 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 80,419 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 164,298 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 164,295 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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J55 GTO is a 1999 Mitsubishi 3000 in Blue with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1999 Mitsubishi 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 88,239 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 J55 GTO, 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 27 years old, this Mitsubishi 3000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J55 GTO is a 1999 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 22 July 1999.

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