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J29 GTO

1997 Mitsubishi 3000

White Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,963 mi
Last recorded139,963 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi 300082,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ29 GTO
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 139,963 miles

underside undersealed

Pass 3 Apr 2024 138,654 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2023 138,335 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 May 2021 137,885 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 136,260 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 136,257 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 136,079 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2017 136,077 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints (7.1.2)

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

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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J29 GTO is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000 in White with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Mitsubishi 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 82,004 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 J29 GTO, 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 29 years old, this Mitsubishi 3000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J29 GTO registered?

J29 GTO is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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