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N453 ACF

1996 Mitsubishi L300

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

129,863 mi
Last recorded129,863 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi L300115,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN453 ACF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 129,863 miles

Corrosion on centre exhaust section

Corrosion on front and rear bumpers

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear tryes wearing low and slight deteriation

Pass 30 Jul 2014 128,920 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Several cuts in tread area of rear tyres

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 128,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Several cuts in tread area of rear tyres

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 127,447 miles

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

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

rear tyres wearing low on tread

roof ladder only held on with bungee straps and wire

Fail 26 Jul 2013 127,407 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear tyres wearing low on tread

roof ladder only held on with bungee straps and wire

Pass 2 Aug 2012 125,344 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

n/s/r shock absorber dust cover corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2012 125,344 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

n/s/r shock absorber dust cover corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2011 123,334 miles

Corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

n/s/r shockabsorber dust cover corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2010 121,757 miles

N/S/R shockabsorber dust cover corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jul 2010 121,757 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Corrosion on drivers floor area

N/S/R shockabsorber dust cover corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 117,015 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 117,007 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 112,289 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 108,614 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2007 108,519 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 104,682 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle heavily loaded at time of test

Fail 5 Jul 2006 104,676 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle heavley loaded at time of test

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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N453 ACF is a 1996 Mitsubishi L300 in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 N453 ACF, 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 N453 ACF registered?

N453 ACF is a 1996 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N453 ACF shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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