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R78 JBA

1997 Mitsubishi 3000

Green Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,213 mi
Last recorded113,213 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi 300082,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR78 JBA
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 113,213 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 105,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 99,977 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2017 95,649 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 20 May 2017 95,646 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 92,469 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 89,681 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 85,195 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2011 85,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 24 Jul 2009 72,628 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise n\s\f flexi mounting loose

advise o\s floor corroding

Fail 10 Jul 2009 72,068 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise n\s\f flexi mounting loose

advise o\s floor corroding

Pass 28 Jul 2008 68,562 miles

Knocking noise from n/s/f, no excesive play or movement, suspect cv joint worn but further investigation required

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

Fail 25 Jul 2008 68,562 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Knocking noise from n/s/f, no excesive play or movement, suspect cv joint worn but further investigation required

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 64,558 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 61,564 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 57,917 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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R78 JBA is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000 in Green with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R78 JBA, 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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R78 JBA is a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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