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P424 VGN

1997 Mitsubishi L300

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,047 mi
Last recorded149,047 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi L300111,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP424 VGN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2009 149,047 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

slight rust rear inner sills /slight leak exhaust joint /

Pass 18 Jul 2008 141,149 miles

both front brake hoses perished slightly

front discs corroded

rear diff noisy

screen chipped

Pass 9 Jun 2007 129,847 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 129,847 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

uneven wear nsf tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2006 119,722 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 119,722 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear springs bushes perrished

exhaust corroded

front brake pads wearing very low

gear box noisy

slight exhaust leak at rear

slight movement in both rear wheel bearings

slight movement in in near side front wheel bearing

under trays fitted

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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P424 VGN is a 1997 Mitsubishi L300 in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Mitsubishi L300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 111,278 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 P424 VGN, 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 29 years old, this Mitsubishi L300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P424 VGN registered?

P424 VGN is a 1997 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P424 VGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P424 VGN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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