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J980 JUF

1997 Mitsubishi 3000

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,545 mi
Last recorded73,545 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi 300082,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ980 JUF
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 73,545 miles

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play both (6.1.7 (b) (i))

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Oct 2024 73,399 miles

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

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

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 3 Apr 2024 73,021 miles

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

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

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2024 72,963 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

exhaust noisy

rear seats removed

Pass 20 Jan 2023 72,715 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

rear seats removed

Fail 18 Mar 2022 72,499 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

rear seats and belts removed

Fail 15 Mar 2022 72,498 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

rear seats and belts removed

Pass 2 Jul 2019 70,838 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 70,494 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2017 69,098 miles

underbody corroding

Pass 8 Sep 2015 68,600 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 68,062 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

non standard exhaust fitted

outer sills covered

underbody corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2008 67,998 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 67,997 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 65,948 miles

custome designed number plate fitted under standard designed number plate.

Fail 4 Sep 2006 65,844 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Foglight tell tale not marked.

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

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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J980 JUF is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000 in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 J980 JUF, 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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J980 JUF is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 10 December 1997.

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