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XJI 3023

1998 Mitsubishi 3000

Black Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,180 mi
Last recorded139,180 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi 300091,655 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJI 3023
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2008 139,180 miles

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

engine light on

o/s sill damaged

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge & nailed

rear brake discs starting to corrode

rear springs leave seats when jacked up

some metal brake pipes starting to corrode

top spring mounts (rubber) worn

vehicle has intermitant cutting out & running fault

Fail 9 Sep 2008 139,167 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

engine light on

o/s sill damaged

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge & nailed

rear brake discs starting to corrode

rear springs leave seats when jacked up

some metal brake pipes starting to corrode

top spring mounts (rubber) worn

Fail 5 Sep 2008 139,145 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 120,460 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 102,394 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 102,394 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 101,435 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 101,435 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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XJI 3023 is a 1998 Mitsubishi 3000 in Black with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XJI 3023, 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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XJI 3023 is a 1998 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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