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R630 AKJ

1997 Mitsubishi 3000

Red Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,567 mi
Last recorded73,567 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi 300082,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR630 AKJ
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 73,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 73,552 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 73,475 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 73,076 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 72,907 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 72,794 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 71,954 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 71,954 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 70,691 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 70,577 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 69,700 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 68,658 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 68,333 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 68,323 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 67,745 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake pads low

tyres low tread

Pass 6 Oct 2006 65,291 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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R630 AKJ is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000 in Red with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R630 AKJ, 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 R630 AKJ registered?

R630 AKJ is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R630 AKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R630 AKJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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