Mitsubishi 3000
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 9 years from 639 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
75%
Total Tests
639
Best Year
2003 (100%)
Years Covered
9
About the Mitsubishi 3000
The Mitsubishi 3000 has been tested 639 times in 2026 MOT data across 9 model years (1993 to 2004), with an average pass rate of 75%. That's 7 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2003 model is the most reliable with a 100% pass rate from 46 tests. The 2001 model has the lowest at 51%. With a 49 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer MITSUBISHI 3000s show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 10 percentage points.
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
Higher due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Mitsubishi 3000 by Year
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