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J608 TBA

1991 Mitsubishi 3000

Red Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,016 mi
Last recorded81,016 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi 300094,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ608 TBA
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 81,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 94,847 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear discs poss lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration slight smoke (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively all wheels front and rear binding poss lack of use (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear have deep surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

dash board display faded

fan belts slightly loose

rear wiper split

Fail 10 Jul 2018 94,847 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear discs poss lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration slight smoke (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively all wheels front and rear binding poss lack of use (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear have deep surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

dash board display faded

fan belts slightly loose

rear wiper split

Pass 6 Jul 2016 94,745 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

battery has slight movement on clamp

dash board clocks faded

front tyres perished

fuel lines corroded

rear wheels binding slightly

Pass 17 Feb 2015 94,667 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

has slight exhaust manifold leak

o/s front side light lense cracked

o/s front tyre perrished side wall

slight blue smoke on rev up after idling for while

Fail 6 Jan 2014 93,305 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

speedo light can if dimmer moved causes speedo light to go out

Pass 6 Jan 2014 93,305 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

speedo light can if dimmer moved causes speedo light to go out

Pass 11 Mar 2009 92,910 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 92,395 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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J608 TBA is a 1991 Mitsubishi 3000 in Red with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 J608 TBA, 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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J608 TBA is a 1991 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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