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N274 PVL

1996 Mitsubishi Unknown

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,207 mi
Last recorded130,207 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN274 PVL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelUnknown
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 130,207 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

all suspension and chassis components covered in wax oil making it difficult to assess.

Fail 3 Sep 2025 130,207 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

all suspension and chassis components covered in wax oil making it difficult to assess.

Pass 12 Sep 2024 130,134 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

advise : heavy surface corrosion to front and rear suspension arms

Fail 11 Sep 2024 130,134 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

advise : heavy surface corrosion to front and rear suspension arms

Pass 5 Jul 2023 129,827 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 129,823 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust being snapped (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust snapped (6.1.2 (a))

front of body corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2022 128,772 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 128,772 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 128,018 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 127,314 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise under tray fitted

advise undersealing on underside

Pass 19 Apr 2019 127,269 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear tie bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise undersealing on under side

Fail 15 Apr 2019 127,267 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear tie bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise undersealing on under side

Fail 21 Mar 2019 127,265 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

advise heavy under sealing on underside

Pass 7 Mar 2018 126,325 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Unknown?

Based on 2,333 MOT tests across 716 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
2,375
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
716
On UK Roads
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N274 PVL is a 1996 Mitsubishi Unknown in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

The Mitsubishi Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 30 years old, this Mitsubishi Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N274 PVL is a 1996 Mitsubishi Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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