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N852 LHU

1996 Mitsubishi L300

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,402 mi
Last recorded154,402 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi L300115,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN852 LHU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2009 154,402 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

front no.plate damaged

os mirror small size

steering column UJ dry / squeaking

Fail 2 Oct 2009 154,402 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front no.plate damaged

os mirror small size

steering column UJ dry / squeaking

Pass 20 Sep 2008 145,203 miles

exhaust emissions slightly smokey

front no.plate damaged

os rear tyre wall damaged

steering column uj coupling squeaking/dry

Fail 17 Sep 2008 145,135 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

exhaust emissions slightly smokey

front no.plate damaged

os rear tyre wall damaged

steering column uj coupling squeaking/dry

Pass 29 Sep 2007 139,086 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 29 Sep 2006 132,459 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 1 Oct 2005 126,370 miles

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

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

o/s mirror damaged

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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N852 LHU is a 1996 Mitsubishi L300 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N852 LHU, 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 N852 LHU registered?

N852 LHU is a 1996 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N852 LHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N852 LHU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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