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P236 WGF

1997 Mitsubishi L300

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,545 mi
Last recorded134,545 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi L300111,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP236 WGF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 134,545 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 127,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 118,679 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 118,679 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/14 WORN UNEVENLY (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 109,236 miles

185/14C FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AND DETERIORATED (7.1.2)

OIL LEAK

Fail 10 Jun 2015 100,669 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear light has lense repair tape on

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Only just passed emissions

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 100,669 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear light has lense repair tape on

Only just passed emissions

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 91,544 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wiper blades deteriorated

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 89,922 miles

185/14C O/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY AND ON LIMIT

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 86,038 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

nearside rear of axle oil seal leak

Fail 12 Jun 2012 86,033 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 81,836 miles

185/14 REAR TYRES DETERIORATED

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 75,287 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f, and both rear tyres deteriorated (185 14c)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 71,245 miles

185/14 rear tyres deteriorated and n/s/f worn unevenly

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 69,948 miles

185/14 rear tyres deteriorated and o/s/f tyre worn unevenly and on limit

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

screen damaged outside swept area

Pass 7 Jun 2007 61,445 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 58,702 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 58,702 miles

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

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

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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P236 WGF is a 1997 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P236 WGF, 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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P236 WGF is a 1997 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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