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P351 AFJ

1996 Mitsubishi L300

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,553 mi
Last recorded198,553 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi L300115,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP351 AFJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 198,553 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 194,635 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 192,303 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 188,726 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 188,726 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 186,911 miles

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

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

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))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 183,513 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shock absorber mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner arch and floor area corroded

both front lower swivel joints have very slight play.

engine oil leaks.

nearside front floor area corroded.

offside rear wheel bearing has slight play.

Fail 17 Jul 2018 183,462 miles

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

both front lower swivel joints have very slight play.

engine oil leaks.

nearside front floor area corroded.

offside rear wheel bearing has slight play.

Pass 14 Jul 2017 178,198 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 178,073 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing area. (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lower wing area. (6.1.C.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded driver's seat belt mounting area underneath. (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded passenger's seat belt mounting area underneath. (5.2.6)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

offside front tread plate area corroded.

Pass 13 Jun 2016 172,913 miles

nearside rear under wheel arch area corroded outside of any prescribed area.

Pass 24 Jun 2015 167,288 miles

offside front underside area corroded.

Fail 19 Jun 2015 167,253 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside front underside area corroded.

Pass 13 Jun 2014 164,270 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

both front tyres worn almost to wear indicators

rear axel oil seals leaking.

Fail 30 May 2014 164,250 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both front tyres worn almost to wear indicators

rear axel oil seals leaking.

Pass 9 Sep 2011 153,794 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

front and rear brake pipes corroding.

nearside rear spring bushes at rear worn.

small chip in windscreen.

some damage to offside rear tyre tread area.

some movement in spring loaded track rod ends.

Fail 9 Sep 2011 153,794 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside front tyre

front and rear brake pipes corroding.

nearside rear spring bushes at rear worn.

small chip in windscreen.

some damage to offside rear tyre tread area.

some movement in spring loaded track rod ends.

Pass 9 Sep 2009 137,355 miles

rear brakes slighty uneven

Pass 29 Nov 2007 120,980 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 109,160 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 102,082 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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P351 AFJ is a 1996 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P351 AFJ, 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 P351 AFJ registered?

P351 AFJ is a 1996 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 9 August 1996.

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