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P456 UBD

1996 Mitsubishi L300

Purple Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,787 mi
Last recorded132,787 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi L300115,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP456 UBD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2008 132,787 miles

slight corrosion on front metal brake pipe.

Pass 18 Jan 2007 125,909 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 118,762 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 118,757 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2006 118,681 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

nsr tyre has signs of kirb damage to inner edge

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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P456 UBD is a 1996 Mitsubishi L300 in Purple 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 P456 UBD, 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 P456 UBD registered?

P456 UBD is a 1996 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P456 UBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P456 UBD 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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