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N526 SMY

1996 Mitsubishi L300

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

185,059 mi
Last recorded185,059 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi L300115,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN526 SMY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 185,059 miles

Front front bull bar fitted full metal

Fail 17 Jul 2025 185,033 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front front bull bar fitted full metal

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

Offside Front sun visor not usable

Pass 27 Jun 2024 183,615 miles

A/C belt missing

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower weeping grease but is a characteristics of this type of joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping grease but is a characteristics of this type of joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower weeping grease but is a characteristics of this type of joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping grease but is a characteristics of this type of joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

cooling fan fowling top radiator hose

exhaust system modified, shortened

non standard radiator fitted with non standard mounts

rear section of chassis has a repair and coated in underbody coating, unable to fully access repair

vehicle has non standard wiring at various points

water in fuel filter light on dash

Fail 16 May 2024 183,614 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear centre section (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower ball joints weeping grease but is a characteristics of this type of joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joints weeping grease but is a characteristics of this type of joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch holed but not within prescribed area

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower ball joints weeping grease but is a characteristics of this type of joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joints weeping grease but is a characteristics of this type of joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

air conditioning belt missing

alternator belts, one insecure and the other deteriorated

exhaust system modified by being shortened

Pass 13 May 2023 180,612 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 179,287 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 179,287 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 177,226 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 164,296 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 164,296 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 155,986 miles

Fuel pipe at nearside of chassis rusty

Pass 22 Apr 2016 149,994 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 149,994 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red shows white light (1.3.2e)

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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N526 SMY is a 1996 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N526 SMY, 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 N526 SMY registered?

N526 SMY is a 1996 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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The MOT history for N526 SMY shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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