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P202 FTT

1996 Mitsubishi L300

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

249,233 mi
Last recorded249,233 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi L300115,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP202 FTT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 249,233 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 249,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 248,234 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 248,232 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 248,232 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 246,840 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 246,683 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner / outer sill /arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured front mounting eye (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured front mounting eye (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s slightly loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x2 shocks bushes perished/splitting (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 246,353 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 235,042 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2021 234,620 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 217,794 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2020 217,627 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 214,929 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2017 198,659 miles

Exhaust tailpipe holed badly.

Exhaust system slight blow.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear suspension bushes perishing.

Fail 25 Aug 2016 198,574 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2015 193,638 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 185,171 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 174,761 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 163,965 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 141,250 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 141,250 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 126,669 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 126,669 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 23 Aug 2008 118,608 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 118,608 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 110,215 miles

N/S/R seat removed

Fail 18 Aug 2007 110,215 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 100,590 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 100,590 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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P202 FTT is a 1996 Mitsubishi L300 in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 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 P202 FTT, 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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P202 FTT is a 1996 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 1 December 1996.

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