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T21 VMJ

1999 Mitsubishi 3000

Silver Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,782 mi
Last recorded124,782 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi 300088,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT21 VMJ
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 124,782 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 124,780 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 124,773 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 114,783 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 114,276 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 107,250 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 107,243 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 103,840 miles

Nearside rear tyre, worn groove to inner sidewall

Offside front floor pan slight corrosion

Offside rear sill slight corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2014 98,935 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 98,934 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 98,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Apr 2012 98,195 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 97,479 miles

Front & rear brake disc some corrosion (sericable)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

O/s door mirror glass cracked

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 97,479 miles

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

Front & rear brake disc some corrosion (sericable)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 97,254 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Various brake pipes corroded

n/s/f steering rack gaitor poor condition

surface corrosion on under side

Pass 26 Feb 2010 93,537 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 88,325 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 80,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

crack in offside door mirror

cut on nearside front tyre wall

Pass 2 Mar 2007 71,102 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 70,019 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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T21 VMJ is a 1999 Mitsubishi 3000 in Silver with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T21 VMJ, 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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T21 VMJ is a 1999 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 30 June 1999.

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