MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,534 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
underbody heavily undersealed
underbody corroding
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/f trye side wall cracking on in side
rear fuel pipes rusted
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
movement to offside front joints not check due to excessive movement to track rod end
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
centre brake light not working
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
centre brake light not working
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi 3000?
Based on 22,742 MOT tests across 2,342 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R3 JPE is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000 in Blue with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 R3 JPE, 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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What year was R3 JPE registered?
R3 JPE is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 18 November 1997.
Is R3 JPE safe to buy?
The MOT history for R3 JPE shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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