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J359 DCD

2002 Mitsubishi 3000

White Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,998 mi
Last recorded66,998 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi 300094,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ359 DCD
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 66,998 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2011 66,649 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 66,136 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 66,134 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

os rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 8 May 2009 65,139 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 164,329 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2008 164,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2008 164,323 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

damping aroumd brake master cylinder

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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J359 DCD is a 2002 Mitsubishi 3000 in White with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 94,887 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 J359 DCD, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi 3000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J359 DCD registered?

J359 DCD is a 2002 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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