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R3 JPE

1997 Mitsubishi 3000

Blue Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

139,534 mi
Last recorded139,534 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi 300082,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 JPE
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 139,534 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 133,367 miles

underbody heavily undersealed

underbody corroding

Pass 22 May 2012 131,601 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 131,425 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 126,104 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 126,104 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2010 125,695 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 120,915 miles

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)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 115,345 miles

centre brake light not working

Fail 4 Nov 2008 115,345 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 109,928 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 97,671 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 12 Oct 2006 97,671 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 90,224 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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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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R3 JPE is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 18 November 1997.

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