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J787 LPX

1999 Mitsubishi 3000

Red Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

114,048 mi
Last recorded114,048 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi 300088,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ787 LPX
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 114,048 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 114,048 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 111,451 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 108,363 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 108,363 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 105,069 miles

Engine oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2015 104,341 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 103,574 miles

Nearside rear brake slightly dragging

Fail 11 Jul 2014 103,503 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both rear brake discs very corroded.

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

Nearside rear brake slightly dragging

Pass 15 Jul 2013 100,718 miles

Corrosion to underbody of vehicle

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Rear brake discs surface corrosion

Fail 10 Jul 2013 100,718 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion to underbody of vehicle

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Rear brake discs surface corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2012 100,103 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 100,098 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 98,415 miles

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

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

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

front to rear fuel lines corroded.

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 4 Jun 2010 96,733 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 94,184 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 94,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 91,994 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 91,992 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 89,596 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 89,589 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 14 Jun 2006 88,671 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 88,671 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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J787 LPX is a 1999 Mitsubishi 3000 in Red with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 J787 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 J787 LPX registered?

J787 LPX is a 1999 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 11 November 1999.

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