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N531 CMD

1996 Mitsubishi L300

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

218,367 mi
Last recorded218,367 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi L300115,884 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN531 CMD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2009 218,367 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 218,313 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 202,751 miles

nearside headlight aim not tested due to insecure headlamp

slight damage to offside rear chassie

vehicle has rear end accident damage

Fail 14 Aug 2008

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

nearside headlight aim not tested due to insecure headlamp

slight damage to offside rear chassie

vehicle has rear end accident damage

Pass 2 Aug 2007 188,398 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2006 170,431 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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N531 CMD is a 1996 Mitsubishi L300 in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N531 CMD, 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 N531 CMD registered?

N531 CMD is a 1996 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 24 February 1996.

Is N531 CMD safe to buy?

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