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N879 PTT

1995 Mitsubishi L300

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,183 mi
Last recorded139,183 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi L300122,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN879 PTT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 139,183 miles

centre front brake pipe and nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside front and nearside front sills corroded and holed outside of any pescribed areas

Fail 30 Nov 2016 139,183 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven imbalence (3.7.B.2)

centre front brake pipe and nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside front and nearside front sills corroded and holed outside of any pescribed areas

Pass 16 Nov 2015 138,978 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pipe near load valve corroded

damp around fuel tank but no obvious leak

Fail 4 Nov 2015 138,961 miles

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play uj behind steering box (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear mud flap mounts corroded

brake pipe near load valve corroded

damp around fuel tank but no obvious leak

nearside outer sill corroded and holed

offside front seat belt anchorage corroded

offside outer sill corroded and holed

Pass 1 Nov 2014 134,601 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both rear lamp lenses cracked

corrosion on offside rear chassis

front suspension antiroll bar bushes perished

fuel tank damp

nearside front indicator lens cracked

steering column noisy in operation

Fail 1 Nov 2014 134,601 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both rear lamp lenses cracked

corrosion on offside rear chassis

front suspension antiroll bar bushes perished

fuel tank damp

nearside front indicator lens cracked

steering column noisy in operation

Pass 5 Nov 2013 129,614 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 129,613 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 124,939 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 124,939 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 120,681 miles

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

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)

nearside front tyre bald on edges

Fail 4 Nov 2011 120,681 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

nearside front tyre bald on edges

Pass 4 Nov 2010 116,184 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 116,184 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 111,584 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 102,655 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2007 97,009 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 90,562 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 90,562 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 86,885 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 86,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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
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N879 PTT is a 1995 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N879 PTT, 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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N879 PTT is a 1995 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 21 December 1995.

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