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P143 RNM

1997 Mitsubishi L300

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

106,012 mi
Last recorded106,012 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi L300111,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP143 RNM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 106,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advanced corrosion to passenger and drivers step

advanced corrosion to rear of both rear wheel arches

Pass 31 May 2024 104,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexible hose to compensater valve. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 103,897 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2022 103,010 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 102,016 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 101,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 101,260 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 100,178 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 98,415 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 98,415 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 97,147 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 97,147 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine 4.23 (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 95,690 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 93,658 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 93,658 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 91,809 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 91,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 90,244 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 88,441 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 88,441 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 86,737 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 84,618 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 84,618 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 83,102 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 81,186 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 77,883 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 75,501 miles

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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P143 RNM is a 1997 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1997 Mitsubishi L300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 111,278 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 P143 RNM, 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 29 years old, this Mitsubishi L300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P143 RNM is a 1997 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 4 March 1997.

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