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J379 DWP

1991 Mitsubishi L300

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

196,741 mi
Last recorded196,741 miles
Recorded on21 May 2008
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi L300125,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ379 DWP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 May 2008 196,741 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2007 19,442 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 194,409 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2006 191,038 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 191,038 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/r brake poor - rear axle oil leak or brake fluid wet on rear off brake

Pass 26 May 2005 185,017 miles
Fail 4 May 2005 185,017 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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J379 DWP is a 1991 Mitsubishi L300 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1991 Mitsubishi L300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 125,050 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J379 DWP, 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 35 years old, this Mitsubishi L300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J379 DWP registered?

J379 DWP is a 1991 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 15 November 1991.

Is J379 DWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J379 DWP shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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