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N261 SCG

1996 Mitsubishi L300

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

205,949 mi
Last recorded205,949 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi L300115,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN261 SCG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2015 205,949 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

ns rear view mirror damaged

osf tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 29 Jun 2015 205,948 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

ns rear view mirror damaged

osf tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2014 201,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

ns door mirror cracked

Pass 13 Jun 2013 189,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 189,176 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2012 175,617 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

radiator veins deteriorated

rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 May 2011 162,009 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 May 2011 162,009 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 May 2010 147,101 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

radiator in poor condition

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 May 2009 132,594 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 6 May 2009 132,355 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front wiper blades starting to deteriorate

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 May 2008 18,044 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 18,044 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 102,026 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 86,907 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
Full Mitsubishi L300 reliability report

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N261 SCG is a 1996 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N261 SCG, 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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What year was N261 SCG registered?

N261 SCG is a 1996 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 25 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N261 SCG shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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