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J257 LTR

1991 Mitsubishi 3000

Red Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

8,781 mi
Last recorded8,781 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi 300094,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ257 LTR
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2014 8,781 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 3,406 miles

Drivers door catches wing when opening

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jan 2009 3,406 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Drivers door catches wing when opening

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 108,611 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 108,611 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 95,449 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 95,449 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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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J257 LTR is a 1991 Mitsubishi 3000 in Red with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1991 Mitsubishi 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 94,738 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 J257 LTR, 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 35 years old, this Mitsubishi 3000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J257 LTR registered?

J257 LTR is a 1991 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J257 LTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J257 LTR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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