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P539 WAG

1997 Mitsubishi L300

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,937 mi
Last recorded79,937 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi L300111,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP539 WAG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 79,937 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

some body panels and underside of vehicle corroded but not excssively

Fail 22 Apr 2022 79,937 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring front hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring front hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

some body panels and underside of vehicle corroded but not excssively

Pass 22 Apr 2021 71,328 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 71,328 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 60,409 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr steel pipes to accumulator corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear nsr tyre under inflated

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

Offside Rear osr tyre under inflated

Fail 5 Mar 2020 60,407 miles

Offside Front Upper Floor excessively deteriorated osf drivers floor pan holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear osr tyre under inflated

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr steel pipes to accumulator corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear nsr tyre under inflated

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 50,386 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 50,386 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting above spring bump stop (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting above spring bump stop (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 42,277 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 42,277 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 38,821 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 35,997 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 35,127 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 34,912 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 34,695 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 May 2012 34,505 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 34,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 May 2010 33,841 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 33,613 miles

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

bind felt by hand at o/s/front roadwheel

front number plate cracked

o/s/rear tyre sidewall has slight damage

Pass 1 May 2008 33,217 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2007 32,770 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 32,027 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 32,027 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2005 31,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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P539 WAG is a 1997 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P539 WAG, 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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P539 WAG is a 1997 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 31 May 1997.

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