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N831 EOT

1995 Mitsubishi L300

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

137,110 mi
Last recorded137,110 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2012
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi L300122,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN831 EOT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2012 137,110 miles

Both door mirrors have non standard glass in them (view unaffected)

Inner wheel arches starting to corrode

Near side front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Fail 13 Jul 2012 137,109 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both door mirrors have non standard glass in them (view unaffected)

Inner wheel arches starting to corrode

Near side front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 20 Jun 2011 129,477 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 121,269 miles

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

Nearside front tyre on the legal limit and very perished

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 121,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside front tyre on the legal limit and very perished

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 113,172 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 113,005 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 28 May 2008 104,932 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 16 May 2008 104,932 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2007 98,162 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 98,137 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 May 2006 91,415 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 91,328 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 May 2005 84,101 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2005 84,059 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.3)

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

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

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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N831 EOT is a 1995 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1995 Mitsubishi L300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 122,507 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 N831 EOT, 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 31 years old, this Mitsubishi L300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N831 EOT registered?

N831 EOT is a 1995 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 20 November 1995.

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