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K513 JVX

1993 Mitsubishi 3000

Red Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

147,292 mi
Last recorded147,292 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 1993 Mitsubishi 3000100,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK513 JVX
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2018 147,292 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance not tested due to corrossion at suspension (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases after cat (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at sill and suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire at tank (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front brake heat shields corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported before fuel tank (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear body panel corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2017 146,304 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable power steering pipes have been repaired and replaced and still had oil visible (2.2.C.1d)

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

vehicle has corrosion to most parts of floor area owner was made aware it would need extensive welding by next test

vehicle has side skirts fitted making it hard to access sill area owner was made aware of this

Fail 3 Apr 2017 146,300 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable power steering pipes have been repaired and replaced and still had oil visible (2.2.C.1d)

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

vehicle has corrosion to most parts of floor area owner was made aware it would need extensive welding by next test

Pass 8 Apr 2016 144,905 miles

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

all suspension components corrdoded

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

fuel lines corroded

underside of vehicle very corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2016 144,903 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)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from inner flex hose through inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded from inner flex hose through inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main at front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

car has coolent leak

fuel lines corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2014 140,144 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 140,139 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 138,712 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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 Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 135,390 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 134,635 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 133,837 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 122,801 miles

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

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

Oil leak

brake pipes to flexis covered in oil/grease

front subframe rusty

o/s/r shocker shroud broken

sills have covers on

underneath of car rusty

Fail 17 Apr 2009 122,295 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake pipes to flexis covered in oil/grease

front subframe rusty

o/s/r shocker shroud broken

sills have covers on

underneath of car rusty

Pass 25 Apr 2008 115,678 miles

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

advsie o/s/f flexi slightly twisted

n/s/f flexi hose slightly twisted

Fail 18 Apr 2008 115,520 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advsie o/s/f flexi slightly twisted

n/s/f flexi hose slightly twisted

Pass 4 Apr 2007 108,558 miles

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Fail 17 Oct 2006 108,355 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 105,313 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 105,313 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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K513 JVX is a 1993 Mitsubishi 3000 in Red with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 K513 JVX, 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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K513 JVX is a 1993 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 6 April 1993.

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