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P53 SGH

1996 Mitsubishi L300

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

74,286 mi
Last recorded74,286 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi L300115,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP53 SGH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 74,286 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 73,868 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 73,868 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 73,528 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 73,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 72,527 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 71,440 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 70,246 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 68,701 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 68,701 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 66,845 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 65,594 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 64,451 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 62,936 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 61,129 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 61,127 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 58,810 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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P53 SGH is a 1996 Mitsubishi L300 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P53 SGH, 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 P53 SGH registered?

P53 SGH is a 1996 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P53 SGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P53 SGH shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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