1997 Mitsubishi 3000 3.0L Petrol · J980 JUF

The vehicle presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent MOT test on 22 October 2025 at 73,545 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Prior to this, the 9 October 2024 test at 73,399 miles also passed cleanly. The record shows no advisories or progressive mechanical deterioration across the observed period. Mileage accumulation is exceptionally low for a 1997 model. From the 20 January 2023 test at 72,715 miles to the 22 October 2025 test at 73,545 miles, the car covered just 830 miles over roughly 33 months, averaging under 300 miles per year. Two failed tests in early 2024 at 72,963 and 73,021 miles recorded no defects, indicating administrative or presentation failures rather than mechanical faults. The sparse, clean history suggests the car has stood unused for long periods. A buyer should physically inspect for corrosion on structural members and suspension mounting points given the age and likely prolonged storage in damp conditions. Standing vehicles commonly develop perished rubber components including suspension bushes and brake caliper seals. The low mileage means original drivetrain internals may remain, but fluid degradation in the gearbox and differential warrants verification. Despite the clean MOT record, the twin failures in February and April 2024 with zero defects logged imply the car was presented without valid reason for refusal or the tester applied non-mechanical criteria. Confirm the V5C and previous ownership to establish whether basic seasonal upkeep was maintained during storage.