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P504 LJH

1996 Mitsubishi L300

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

187,420 mi
Last recorded187,420 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi L300115,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP504 LJH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2011 187,420 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 187,420 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 186,743 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 31 Aug 2010 178,662 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 178,592 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 170,997 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 170,997 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 165,535 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 May 2007 156,422 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 147,534 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
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P504 LJH is a 1996 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P504 LJH, 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 P504 LJH registered?

P504 LJH is a 1996 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 6 December 1996.

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