1997 Mitsubishi 3000 3.0L Petrol · MJI 121
1997 Mitsubishi 3000 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 17/01/1997. Recorded mileage 328 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI 3000
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/08/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 328 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2972cc
MJI 121 Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/08/2023
- 328 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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MJI 121 Mileage History
- 26/05/2006144,994 mi
- 24/05/2007135,680 mi-9,314 mi
- 13/06/2008146,186 mi+10,506 mi
- 04/08/2009146,930 mi+744 mi
- 02/08/2010148,058 mi+1,128 mi
- 07/07/2011149,742 mi+1,684 mi
- 13/07/2012149,869 mi+127 mi
- 04/09/20138 mi-149,861 mi
- 05/09/20138 mi
- 16/09/202037 mi+29 mi
- 20/07/2022195 mi+158 mi
- 27/07/2022207 mi+12 mi
- 09/08/2023325 mi+118 mi
- 31/08/2023328 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly -8,380 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
MJI 121 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mitsubishi 3000 (MJI 121) between May 2006 and August 2023.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 31 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle and on accleration (8.2.1.2 (f))”.
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