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L481 RJN

1999 Mitsubishi 3000

Silver Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

87,854 mi
Last recorded87,854 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi 300088,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL481 RJN
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 87,854 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under side covered in heavy underseal

Fail 12 Jan 2024 87,854 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under side covered in heavy underseal

Pass 30 Dec 2022 87,440 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 87,177 miles

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

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 1 Feb 2021 86,820 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 85,856 miles

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

suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Fail 31 Jan 2020 85,856 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2019 84,978 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 84,137 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 83,299 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 82,625 miles

rear tyres slight cracking

slight lift on rear shocks

Pass 6 Feb 2015 81,669 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 80,287 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 74,777 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 4 Feb 2013 74,773 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2012 68,265 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 68,257 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 64,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

gearbox leak

n/s/f fog light not working

wiper's slightly smearing

Fail 6 Mar 2010 64,734 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

gearbox leak

n/s/f fog light not working

wiper's slightly smearing

Pass 15 Apr 2009 55,623 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished in the outer side wall.

Fail 9 Apr 2009 55,611 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished in the outer side wall.

Pass 14 Feb 2008 53,923 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f sidelight damaged

Pass 10 Mar 2007 53,484 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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L481 RJN is a 1999 Mitsubishi 3000 in Silver with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1999 Mitsubishi 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 88,239 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 L481 RJN, 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 27 years old, this Mitsubishi 3000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L481 RJN is a 1999 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 18 June 1999.

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