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N359 ABU

1996 Mitsubishi L300

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,362 mi
Last recorded97,362 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi L300115,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN359 ABU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2010 97,362 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 97,362 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 90,557 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front wiper blades split

Pass 2 Oct 2008 80,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 64,645 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 64,645 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2006 62,269 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 62,269 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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N359 ABU is a 1996 Mitsubishi L300 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N359 ABU, 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 N359 ABU registered?

N359 ABU is a 1996 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 23 April 1996.

Is N359 ABU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N359 ABU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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