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J657 TNE

2002 Mitsubishi 3000

Grey Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

111,795 mi
Last recorded111,795 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi 300094,887 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ657 TNE
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 111,795 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 111,782 miles

Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 110,056 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 110,055 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 107,601 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop, front uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear prop shaft bearing rubber worn

body and component underside corroded

Fail 27 May 2020 107,587 miles

Emissions not tested major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted brake pad securing pin loose and likely to fall out (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop, front uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear prop shaft bearing rubber worn

body and component underside corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2019 102,476 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 102,435 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 97,931 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2018 97,931 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 92,335 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 92,330 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 6.26 LIMIT 3.50 (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXY PIPE (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2016 85,605 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 85,578 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2015 84,332 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 84,299 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 83,529 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 82,383 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 87,665 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 87,665 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 80,131 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 77,977 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 77,977 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 77,974 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 76,698 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 74,619 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 73,079 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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J657 TNE is a 2002 Mitsubishi 3000 in Grey with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 J657 TNE, 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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J657 TNE is a 2002 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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