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N357 JFM

1999 Mitsubishi 3000

Blue Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

93,087 mi
Last recorded93,087 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi 300088,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN357 JFM
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 93,087 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 91,621 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 89,181 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

underside of vehicle is slightly corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2014 89,179 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 89,108 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 89,079 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 89,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

all brake pipes underside look corroded no leaks

all fuel lines look corroded but no leaks

n/s/f outer brake pad is looking low

n/s/f-o/s/f brake backplates corroded but not loose

n/s/f-o/s/f tyres are badly cracking but no cords on show at time of test

n/s/r-o/s/r brake backplates are corroded but not loose

n/s/r-o/s/r tyres are badly cracking but no cords on show at time of test

Pass 4 Jun 2012 86,740 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 85,611 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 84,245 miles

all braske discs slight pitting/ estimate front brake pads at 3mm

Fail 17 Nov 2009 84,245 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all braske discs slight pitting/ estimate front brake pads at 3mm

Pass 16 Oct 2008 82,919 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 70,135 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 70,135 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 May 2006 57,493 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 57,459 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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N357 JFM is a 1999 Mitsubishi 3000 in Blue with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 N357 JFM, 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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N357 JFM is a 1999 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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