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P309 PYD

1996 Mitsubishi L300

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

129,442 mi
Last recorded129,442 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi L300115,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP309 PYD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 129,442 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Slight play steering relay lever on chassis

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All have slight perishing to sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 127,741 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 121,044 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 121,040 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 111,451 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear springs weak

Fail 1 Aug 2018 111,451 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear springs weak

Fail 13 Jul 2018 111,449 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering system excessively rough Coupling seizing in steering column (2.1.1 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear leaf springs both weakened

Pass 16 Jun 2017 104,905 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 100,997 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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P309 PYD is a 1996 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P309 PYD, 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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P309 PYD is a 1996 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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