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N596 JVS

1996 Mitsubishi L300

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

176,364 mi
Last recorded176,364 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi L300115,884 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN596 JVS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2009 176,364 miles

drivers window not working off side front side light worked with lite tap small holes in rear end of exhaust / tail section slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 18 Dec 2009 176,356 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

drivers window not working small holes in exhaust rear end

Fail 12 Dec 2009 176,299 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

drivers window not working small holes in exhaust rear end

Pass 17 Dec 2008 172,508 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 172,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

BRAKE PEDAL ANTI SLIP PADS WEARING O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE N/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER OUTTER SLEEVE CORRODED FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODING ACROSS FRONT AXLE

Pass 3 Jan 2008 168,396 miles

brake pipes rusting rear end and across front /x/ member n/s/f head lamp worked on dip beam with light tap

Pass 4 Jan 2007 163,477 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 159,185 miles

o/s/f metal brake pipe to flexi hose rusting s/play in s/rack

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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N596 JVS is a 1996 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 2,477cc diesel 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 N596 JVS, 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 N596 JVS registered?

N596 JVS is a 1996 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is N596 JVS safe to buy?

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