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P272 JEV

1996 Mitsubishi L300

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

257,316 mi
Last recorded257,316 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi L300115,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP272 JEV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2010 257,316 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 248,049 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 238,883 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 238,809 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 227,024 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 213,686 miles

both front wheel bearings have very slight play

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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P272 JEV is a 1996 Mitsubishi L300 in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P272 JEV, 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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What year was P272 JEV registered?

P272 JEV is a 1996 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 1 October 1996.

Is P272 JEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P272 JEV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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