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N649 JEV

1996 Mitsubishi L300

Green Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

182,464 mi
Last recorded182,464 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi L300115,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN649 JEV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 182,464 miles

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

Nearside front bump stop missing

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 182,460 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside front bump stop missing

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 176,033 miles

front number plate cracked.

Fail 29 Jun 2011 176,033 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate cracked.

Pass 15 Jan 2010 165,973 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

vehicle is fitted with lower engine trays

Fail 14 Jan 2010 165,973 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front number plate slightly damaged

rear wiper blades slightly broken

vehicle is fitted with lower engine trays

Pass 20 Jun 2008 157,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyres getting low

front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 17 Jun 2008 157,991 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyres getting low

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 5 Apr 2007 146,939 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 146,877 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 142,000 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 141,983 miles

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

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

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

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
Full Mitsubishi L300 reliability report

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N649 JEV is a 1996 Mitsubishi L300 in Green with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N649 JEV, 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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N649 JEV is a 1996 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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