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P516 ODT

1997 Mitsubishi L300

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,412 mi
Last recorded166,412 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi L300111,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP516 ODT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 166,412 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 165,651 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 165,150 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 164,333 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 163,369 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 162,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 162,393 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to back (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 161,241 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 160,212 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 158,900 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 158,307 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 157,483 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 156,181 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 154,193 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre starting to split

Pass 28 Aug 2012 152,533 miles

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 150,243 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 148,593 miles

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

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

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

both front brakes slighty binding on

Fail 10 Sep 2010 148,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

osf flexi brake hose slightly twisted

radiator fins corroded

slight play both front bottom ball joints

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 4 Sep 2009 146,685 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 146,680 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 136,822 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 121,743 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 121,743 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s n/s rack ends slight play

o/s/f anti roll bar link slight play

Pass 16 Aug 2006 106,262 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 106,262 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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P516 ODT is a 1997 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 P516 ODT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P516 ODT registered?

P516 ODT is a 1997 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P516 ODT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P516 ODT shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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