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P462 TBV

1996 Mitsubishi L300

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,636 mi
Last recorded120,636 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi L300115,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP462 TBV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2020 120,636 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired body corrosion ,both front steps ,both rear arches (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2019 117,390 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

signs of general body / underbody corrosion to rear inner arch / jacking point areas

Pass 2 Oct 2018 114,186 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material others (1.1.11 (c))

signs of general body /underbody corrosion to rear inner arch / jacking point areas

Fail 1 Oct 2018 114,180 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material others (1.1.11 (c))

signs of general body /underbody corrosion to rear inner arch / jacking point areas

Pass 12 Sep 2017 108,659 miles

general corrosion to rear inner arch areas

Pass 26 Sep 2016 102,129 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 102,115 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 95,974 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

signs of general corrosion to under body

Pass 15 Sep 2014 88,298 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 88,282 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 80,043 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 80,043 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 72,605 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 64,358 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 56,219 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2009 50,307 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 50,307 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 46,870 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s wiper split ends

some play in steering rack o/s

Pass 20 Jul 2007 40,736 miles

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

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 11 Jul 2006 34,790 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.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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P462 TBV is a 1996 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P462 TBV, 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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P462 TBV is a 1996 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 20 August 1996.

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