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N797 OUF

1996 Mitsubishi L300

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,740 mi
Last recorded96,740 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi L300115,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN797 OUF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2008 96,740 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside rear light lens damaged

Oil leak

Unable to fully determind type of repair to offside rear outer sill

Underside covered with mud

Vehicle structure very rusty

Fail 23 Dec 2008 96,701 miles

Centre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside rear light lens damaged

Oil leak

Unable to fully determind type of repair to offside rear outer sill

Underside covered with mud

Vehicle structure very rusty

Pass 24 Dec 2007 88,516 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2007 88,493 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Dec 2006 80,775 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 80,775 miles

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

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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2005 72,972 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 72,972 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

oil leak

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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N797 OUF is a 1996 Mitsubishi L300 in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N797 OUF, 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 N797 OUF registered?

N797 OUF is a 1996 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 6 May 1996.

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