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J738 LPX

1999 Mitsubishi 3000

Red Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

152,310 mi
Last recorded152,310 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi 300088,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ738 LPX
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 152,310 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 152,269 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 152,191 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 151,954 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 151,502 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 149,821 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure but not enough room to move

n/s stop light dim

o/s/f inner cv boot leaking

rear brake discs corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2015 149,821 miles

battery insecure but not enough room to move

n/s stop light dim

o/s/f inner cv boot leaking

rear brake discs corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2008 144,066 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2008 144,056 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 141,003 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 141,000 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 139,295 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 139,295 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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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J738 LPX is a 1999 Mitsubishi 3000 in Red with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J738 LPX, 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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What year was J738 LPX registered?

J738 LPX is a 1999 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 23 September 1999.

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