Mitsubishi 3000

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 9 model years from 639 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

75%

Total Tests

639

Highest Pass Rate

1999 (83%)

Years Covered

About the Mitsubishi 3000

The Mitsubishi 3000 was MOT tested 639 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 9 model years (1993 to 2004), with an average pass rate of 75%. That's 7 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1999 model has the highest pass rate at 83% from 132 tests. The 1998 model has the lowest at 64%. With a 19 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1993) averages 89,025 miles, while the newest (2004) averages 119,663 miles.

Compared to the Mitsubishi brand average of 80%, the 3000 is 5 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Mitsubishi models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 2972cc)

£1,958

Road Tax

£445

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£700

Total per year£3,158

Per month£263/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2004 details

How reliable is the Mitsubishi 3000?

vs average of all models-7% (82% avg)

vs Mitsubishi brand average-5% (80% avg)

Best to worst year spread19 percentage points

Mitsubishi 3000 by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2004	65%	46	119,663 mi
2003	100%	46	88,766 mi
2002	72%	50	94,782 mi
2001	51%	49	103,646 mi
1999	83%	132	91,824 mi
1998	64%	140	83,887 mi
1997	71%	98	87,436 mi
1996	97%	36	102,298 mi
1993	74%	42	89,025 mi

Questions about the Mitsubishi 3000

Is the Mitsubishi 3000 reliable?

Across its 9 model years in our data (1993 to 2004), the Mitsubishi 3000 averages a 75% MOT pass rate, from 639 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 7 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 1999 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 83%.

Which year Mitsubishi 3000 has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1999 Mitsubishi 3000 has the highest MOT pass rate at 83%, while the 1998 model has the lowest at 64%, a 19 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.