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P174 CPL

1997 Mitsubishi L300

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

172,177 mi
Last recorded172,177 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi L300111,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP174 CPL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2011 172,177 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 159,640 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all brake pipes corroded and just acceptable in places

exhaust system heavily corroded

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 5 Jan 2010 159,640 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all brake pipes corroded and just acceptable in places

exhaust system heavily corroded

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 28 Jan 2009 152,354 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 152,354 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 141,476 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 141,476 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 131,664 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2006 121,183 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 121,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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P174 CPL is a 1997 Mitsubishi L300 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 P174 CPL, 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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What year was P174 CPL registered?

P174 CPL is a 1997 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 24 February 1997.

Is P174 CPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P174 CPL shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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