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J959 UBH

2003 Mitsubishi 3000

Black Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,878 mi
Last recorded88,878 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi 3000103,073 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ959 UBH
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2013 88,878 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 88,877 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 86,448 miles

body kit fitted not allowing full inspection of sill panels

rear fog lights fitted in reverse light bulb holder not effecting any other lamps

Fail 12 Jan 2011 86,444 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

body kit fitted not allowing full inspection of sill panels

rear fog lights fitted in reverse light bulb holder not effecting any other lamps

Pass 8 Sep 2009 80,445 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 80,445 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 74,125 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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J959 UBH is a 2003 Mitsubishi 3000 in Black with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 103,073 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 J959 UBH, 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 23 years old, this Mitsubishi 3000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J959 UBH is a 2003 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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