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J847 MCV

2000 Mitsubishi 3000

Red Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,215 mi
Last recorded136,215 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2008
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi 300093,534 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ847 MCV
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2008 136,215 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 113,636 miles

engine smoking quite badly when revs are increased

Pass 2 Dec 2006 109,443 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 109,441 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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J847 MCV is a 2000 Mitsubishi 3000 in Red with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Mitsubishi 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 93,534 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 J847 MCV, 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 26 years old, this Mitsubishi 3000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J847 MCV registered?

J847 MCV is a 2000 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 9 March 2000.

Is J847 MCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J847 MCV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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