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N351 JMB

2005 Mitsubishi 3000

White Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

197,279 mi
Last recorded197,279 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi 3000100,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN351 JMB
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2025 197,279 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan area/ wheel arch lower holed by corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear floor area adjacent to suspension components holed seriously weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 194,442 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front floor corroded

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 194,442 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front floor corroded

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 193,956 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 193,239 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 193,239 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 192,389 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 189,376 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 187,496 miles

Nearside Rear Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 170,215 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 170,209 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 153,926 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake discs have corrosion on inner face

Pass 19 Sep 2016 133,058 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 133,048 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Both front tyres bold on inner edges

Front discs excessively corroded on inner faces

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 30 Jul 2015 117,880 miles

Corrosion On FRont Brake Discs

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2014 104,800 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear fuel pipes heavily corroded

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 104,800 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 100,464 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 100,464 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 100,451 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 100,365 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 100,365 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 88,877 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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N351 JMB is a 2005 Mitsubishi 3000 in White with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 100,982 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 N351 JMB, 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 21 years old, this Mitsubishi 3000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N351 JMB is a 2005 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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