MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,945 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
All tyres have surface cracks
Exhaust system has slight play
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front brake discs are slightly pitted
Front brake pads are getting low
Metal brake pipes have corrosion
Nearside rear body has corrosion
Offside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside front tyre is worn on the outer tread
oil leak
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi L300?
Based on 33,109 MOT tests across 4,892 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M896 XEW is a 1994 Mitsubishi L300 in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1994 Mitsubishi L300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 133,213 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 M896 XEW, 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 32 years old, this Mitsubishi L300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was M896 XEW registered?
M896 XEW is a 1994 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 11 November 1994.
Is M896 XEW safe to buy?
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