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N265 CHC

1996 Mitsubishi L300

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,063 mi
Last recorded87,063 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi L300115,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN265 CHC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 87,063 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 87,057 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 83,548 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 83,548 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 69,821 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f,n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

anti slip brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 19 Sep 2023 69,818 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f,n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

anti slip brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 24 Aug 2022 63,643 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 63,625 miles

Corrosion to N/S/F + O/S/F wheel arches

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X3 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S/R + O/S/R (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 63,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Slight corrosion inner wheel arch

Offside Front Slight corrosion inner wheel arch

Pass 22 Aug 2019 63,109 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 62,115 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 62,115 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 58,751 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 53,869 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 53,837 miles

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Braking system leaking Steel brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 49,958 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 49,574 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 49,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 May 2013 49,327 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrossion to rear inner arches not precribed areas

Pass 31 May 2013 49,327 miles

corrossion to rear inner arches not precribed areas

Pass 26 Jul 2012 48,494 miles

both rear wheel arches holes and corroded

corrosion in various places

Pass 1 Jun 2011 47,444 miles

offside front floor .// offside rear and nearside rear inner arches corroded and holed but not prescribed areas ,

Fail 1 Jun 2011 47,444 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front floor .// offside rear and nearside rear inner arches corroded and holed but not prescribed areas ,

Pass 29 Jun 2010 46,283 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

surface cracks on sidewall + in treads on n/s/r + o/s/f

Pass 29 Jun 2009 45,194 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

surface cracks on tyres both rear + o/s/f

Fail 10 Jun 2008 43,551 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

surface cracks betweentyre treads on both rear + o/s/f

Pass 10 Jun 2008 43,551 miles

surface cracks betweentyre treads on both rear + o/s/f

Pass 25 Jun 2007 41,603 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 41,603 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2006 39,744 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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N265 CHC is a 1996 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 N265 CHC, 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 N265 CHC registered?

N265 CHC is a 1996 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 15 May 1996.

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The MOT history for N265 CHC shows 30 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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