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P541 FKM

1996 Mitsubishi L300

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

250,524 mi
Last recorded250,524 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi L300115,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP541 FKM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 May 2019 250,524 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Floor excessively deteriorated n s inner wheel arch (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s rear sping hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 248,870 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 248,870 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2017 247,428 miles

corrosion to nearside front inner lower wheel arch and nearside and offside rear wheel archs

Pass 15 Apr 2016 245,212 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 245,175 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner door sill/wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner and outer door sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner and outer door sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 239,459 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front tyre bald outter edge

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre bald inner amd outter edges

Oil leak engine

Fail 14 Jan 2014 234,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

OIL LEKAS FROM ENGINE & POWER STEERING BOX

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW FROM CENTRE EXHAUST SILENCER

Pass 14 Jan 2014 234,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

OIL LEKAS FROM ENGINE & POWER STEERING BOX

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW FROM CENTRE EXHAUST SILENCER

Pass 22 Jan 2013 231,374 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 231,374 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 229,977 miles

CLUTCH SLIPPING !

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

VEHICLE AS EXCESSIVE BOBY CORROSION AROUND WHEEL ARCH AREAS !

WHEN WAS TIMING BELT LAST REPLACED ?

Fail 9 Dec 2011 229,977 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

CLUTCH SLIPPING !

NEAR SIDE REVERSING LIGHT NOT WORKING

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

REAR EXHAUST TAIL PIPE HITTING ON OFF SIDE REAR ROAD SPRING + BODY

VEHICLE AS EXCESSIVE BOBY CORROSION AROUND WHEEL ARCH AREAS !

WHEN WAS TIMING BELT LAST REPLACED ?

Pass 6 Jan 2011 229,977 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 229,977 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 229,977 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 229,977 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 229,977 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 229,977 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 219,308 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 219,178 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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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P541 FKM is a 1996 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 P541 FKM, 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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P541 FKM is a 1996 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 14 October 1996.

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