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J374 JOU

1997 Mitsubishi 3000

Silver Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

100,179 mi
Last recorded100,179 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi 300082,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ374 JOU
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 100,179 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 100,176 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced wrong bulb (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced wrong bulb (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 99,642 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 99,577 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 99,413 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 99,137 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 99,135 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 98,854 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 133,439 miles

general corrosion on underbody suspension components etc

Fail 20 Mar 2019 98,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

general corrosion on underbody suspension components etc

Pass 20 Jan 2018 97,628 miles

Sill covers fitted

Under-body corroded in prescribed areas

Pass 7 Oct 2016 95,875 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 95,339 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 95,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2014 94,852 miles

rear seat belts not tested no rear seat fitted

Fail 30 May 2014 94,852 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear seat belts not tested no rear seat fitted

Pass 31 May 2013 91,523 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 85,416 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 80,308 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 80,308 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 78,358 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 76,223 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 75,412 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 75,412 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 72,445 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 69,468 miles

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

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

exhaust system starting to corrode

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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J374 JOU is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000 in Silver with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 J374 JOU, 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 J374 JOU registered?

J374 JOU is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is J374 JOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J374 JOU shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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