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JFZ 484

1998 Mitsubishi 3000

Green Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

5,926 mi
Last recorded5,926 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi 300091,655 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFZ 484
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 5,926 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 5,926 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 1,590 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 1,590 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 103,583 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 103,571 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 98,106 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 91,950 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 83,620 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 83,620 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 77,443 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 75,880 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 75,871 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)

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 75,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 74,161 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 74,161 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 70,672 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 70,672 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 62,171 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 52,967 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 44,902 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear tyre treads low/perished and slightly out of shape

Pass 8 Jun 2006 40,568 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 38,127 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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JFZ 484 is a 1998 Mitsubishi 3000 in Green with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 91,655 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 JFZ 484, 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 28 years old, this Mitsubishi 3000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JFZ 484 registered?

JFZ 484 is a 1998 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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