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M42 PCF

1995 Mitsubishi L300

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,353 mi
Last recorded155,353 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi L300122,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM42 PCF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 155,353 miles

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

Oil leak

neaside and offside inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 19 May 2015 155,353 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

neaside and offside inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 12 May 2014 149,834 miles

Oil leak

nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded and holed

Fail 16 May 2013 143,661 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2013 143,661 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2012 137,156 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

front screen chipped

Pass 18 May 2011 130,896 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 130,896 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 7 May 2010 126,001 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 May 2010 126,001 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 20 May 2009 119,456 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 May 2008 111,787 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 May 2007 105,287 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 May 2006 97,183 miles

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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M42 PCF is a 1995 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1995 Mitsubishi L300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 122,507 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 M42 PCF, 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 31 years old, this Mitsubishi L300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M42 PCF is a 1995 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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