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W987 JJW

2000 Mitsubishi Unknown

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,359 mi
Last recorded93,359 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Unknown116,345 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW987 JJW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelUnknown
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 93,359 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 91,942 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 91,942 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 91,136 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 91,136 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 91,042 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tested in a wet condition

Under body and suspension has corrosion

Fail 27 Jan 2021 91,042 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tested in a wet condition

Under body and suspension has corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2019 81,908 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 81,908 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 81,905 miles

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

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))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Unknown?

Based on 2,333 MOT tests across 716 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
2,375
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
716
On UK Roads
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W987 JJW is a 2000 Mitsubishi Unknown in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Mitsubishi Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 116,345 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mitsubishi Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Mitsubishi Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W987 JJW registered?

W987 JJW is a 2000 Mitsubishi Unknown, first registered on 11 August 2000.

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