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P359 SGP

1996 Mitsubishi L300

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,238 mi
Last recorded95,238 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi L300115,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP359 SGP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2008 95,238 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 95,238 miles

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

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 84,701 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 84,699 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres poor condition

engine oil leak

offside front tyre poor condition

Pass 17 Mar 2006 76,834 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
Full Mitsubishi L300 reliability report

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P359 SGP is a 1996 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P359 SGP, 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 P359 SGP registered?

P359 SGP is a 1996 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 10 December 1996.

Is P359 SGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P359 SGP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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