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C7 AFL

1996 Mitsubishi L300

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

72,894 mi
Last recorded72,894 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi L300115,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 AFL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 72,894 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

parking brakes slight fluctuating

Pass 10 Feb 2025 71,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 69,270 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside and offside rear lower wing/wheel arch panel corroded and holed

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 14 Feb 2024 69,266 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Uplift movement (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Uplift movement (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside and offside rear lower wing/wheel arch panel corroded and holed

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 66,896 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 65,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 65,150 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 64,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear arch corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2020 63,622 miles

osf antiroll bar link bushes are cracking

osr wheel arch corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2020 63,600 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

osf antiroll bar link bushes are cracking

osr wheel arch corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2019 61,886 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 60,339 miles

corrosion to rear outriggers

Pass 17 Feb 2017 59,006 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 58,985 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill to wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch behind bumper corner (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 58,252 miles

front washers only working 50%

Fail 12 Feb 2016 58,236 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nsr inner wheel arch corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded osr inner arch corroded (2.4.A.3)

front washers only working 50%

Pass 13 Feb 2015 57,345 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 56,287 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 55,273 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 54,060 miles

wear to nearside front tyre outer edge

Pass 14 Feb 2011 51,194 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 46,762 miles

wear to both rer tyres and cracking of side walls

Pass 18 Feb 2009 42,083 miles

hand brake travel bordering on max

no rear windows in van at time of test

off side front tyre worn on outer edge and cracking

rear seat insucure bolts in wheel arch to small.seat belt catch not working

rear tyres worn and slight cracking

Pass 9 Feb 2008 38,109 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 33,812 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 30,439 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge.

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi L300?

Based on 33,109 MOT tests across 4,892 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
4,409
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
4,892
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,162
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,687
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,287
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,286
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,232
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C7 AFL is a 1996 Mitsubishi L300 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1996 Mitsubishi L300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 115,884 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi L300 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,162 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C7 AFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi L300 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 30 years old, this Mitsubishi L300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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C7 AFL is a 1996 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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