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N209 JHK

1996 Mitsubishi 3000

White Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

70,534 mi
Last recorded70,534 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi 300094,868 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN209 JHK
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 70,534 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2025 70,532 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 70,211 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 70,196 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 70,057 miles

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

brake light in spoiler not wired

emission very erratic & flucuating

Pass 27 Jun 2014 69,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre stop light not working (not wired up ?)

nearside & offside rear upper tie bar fixings deteriorated

Fail 25 Jun 2014 69,931 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre stop light not working (not wired up ?)

nearside & offside rear upper tie bar fixings deteriorated

Fail 29 May 2013 69,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wheel steering inoperative but rear wheels are held substantially in the straight ahead position and the steering is not adversely affected (2.2.B.1j)

exhaust emissions erratic

offside rear upper tie bar joint deteriorated

Pass 29 May 2013 69,350 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wheel steering inoperative but rear wheels are held substantially in the straight ahead position and the steering is not adversely affected (2.2.B.1j)

exhaust emissions erratic

offside rear upper tie bar joint deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2012 67,707 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 67,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2011 65,921 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 64,404 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 61,561 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 56,766 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 50,733 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 42,974 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 42,974 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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N209 JHK is a 1996 Mitsubishi 3000 in White with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1996 Mitsubishi 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 94,868 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N209 JHK, 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 30 years old, this Mitsubishi 3000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N209 JHK is a 1996 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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