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J947 EWT

1993 Mitsubishi 3000

Red Petrol 2970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

261,586 mi
Last recorded261,586 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2013
Typical for 1993 Mitsubishi 3000100,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ947 EWT
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2013 261,586 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2013 261,585 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 261,584 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise fuel pipes

plastic covers on sills

slight oil leak on offside of engine

Pass 17 Dec 2012 260,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

air bag light staying on

slight bind on offside rear brake

Fail 27 Nov 2012 260,599 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 256,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Dec 2011 256,297 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 243,606 miles

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

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

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

fixing bolt for n/s/f abs sensor missing

gear box mounting bolt loose

o/s/f inner cv boot split

Fail 28 Aug 2010 243,580 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

fixing bolt for n/s/f abs sensor missing

gear box mounting bolt loose

o/s/f inner cv boot split

Fail 2 Aug 2010 243,464 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 May 2009 230,054 miles

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

fuel pipes slight corrossion

Pass 30 Apr 2008 217,305 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 217,190 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 208,075 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 208,075 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 198,973 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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J947 EWT is a 1993 Mitsubishi 3000 in Red with a 2,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Mitsubishi 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 100,640 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 J947 EWT, 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 33 years old, this Mitsubishi 3000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J947 EWT is a 1993 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 1 May 1993.

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