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N809 OAD

1996 Mitsubishi L300

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,305 mi
Last recorded113,305 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi L300115,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN809 OAD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2010 113,305 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 113,048 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front windscreen damaged zone b

oil leak in engine

rear shockabsorbers in poor condition and weak

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 7 Dec 2009 104,094 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2009 103,737 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 95,262 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 87,155 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 80,489 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Nov 2005 73,899 miles

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

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

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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N809 OAD is a 1996 Mitsubishi L300 in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N809 OAD, 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 N809 OAD registered?

N809 OAD is a 1996 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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