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P35 AWV

1996 Mitsubishi L300

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

114,689 mi
Last recorded114,689 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi L300115,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP35 AWV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 114,689 miles

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

nearside rear inner sill starting to corrode

Pass 17 Sep 2025 108,535 miles

nearside mirror damaged

rear of exhaust corroded

wheel arches corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2024 101,031 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 96,350 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 96,340 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 95,717 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 94,649 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated twisted (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside indicator warning lamp not working - noise from relay can be heard

Oil leak

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 94,637 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated twisted (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside indicator warning lamp not working - noise from relay can be heard

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 94,121 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 94,121 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill next to leaf spring mount (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2015 93,763 miles

Nearside front tyre tread low.

Offside front tyre perished.

Several small stonechips on windscreen.

Slight play both front lower ball joints.

Slight wear offside front anti roll bar linkage bushes.

Pass 27 Oct 2014 93,480 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 93,480 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 92,541 miles

Corrosion started offside rear inner wheel arch area.

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 92,541 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Corrosion started offside rear inner wheel arch area.

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 91,161 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear indicator lense damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 91,161 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear indicator lense damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 90,441 miles

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

Nearside rear indicator lens repaired/poor condition but light output acceptable.

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

Offside front tyre wearing inner section.

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight play nearside steering rack tie rod inner joint.

Pass 21 Oct 2011 90,441 miles

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

Nearside rear indicator lens repaired/poor condition but light output acceptable.

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

Offside front tyre wearing inner section.

Slight play nearside steering rack tie rod inner joint.

Pass 21 Oct 2010 89,532 miles

offside front tyre is worn on the inside edge

Pass 19 Oct 2009 88,401 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 86,299 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 83,940 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 83,940 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 82,537 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 82,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 78,732 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 78,732 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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P35 AWV is a 1996 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 P35 AWV, 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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P35 AWV is a 1996 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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