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J496 JOU

1991 Mitsubishi 3000

Maroon Petrol 2978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,736 mi
Last recorded81,736 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2012
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi 300094,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ496 JOU
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1991
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,978cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2012 81,736 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 81,736 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 81,401 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 81,397 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

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

nearside rear steering rack gaitor slightly weaping

Pass 10 Jan 2008 80,829 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 79,592 miles

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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J496 JOU is a 1991 Mitsubishi 3000 in Maroon with a 2,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J496 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 35 years old, this Mitsubishi 3000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J496 JOU registered?

J496 JOU is a 1991 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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The MOT history for J496 JOU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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