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P599 ECJ

1997 Mitsubishi L300

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,883 mi
Last recorded141,883 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi L300111,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP599 ECJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 141,883 miles

Brake pedal anti slip worn

Front exhaust bracket has bolts missing

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

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

Offside Front indicator lens damaged

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

both anti roll bar links at front loose

Fail 2 Mar 2016 141,883 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Brake pedal anti slip worn

Front exhaust bracket has bolts missing

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

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

Offside Front indicator lens damaged

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 138,031 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damage rear offside and rear nearside outer sills

front and rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 15 Sep 2014 138,031 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damage rear offside and rear nearside outer sills

front and rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 31 Jan 2013 129,214 miles

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

both headlamps now adjusted , but on max. permitted top limit

damage to n/s/r sill

front anti roll bar links have slight play

o/s/f wiper split

o/s/r inner sill has surface corrosion

oil light on

rear exhaust pipe corroded

slight play in both front wheel bearings

surface corrosion around both rear dampers

Fail 30 Jan 2013 129,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s/f wiper split

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

damage to n/s/r sill

front anti roll bar links have slight play

o/s/r inner sill has surface corrosion

oil light on

rear exhaust pipe corroded

slight play in both front wheel bearings

surface corrosion around both rear dampers

Pass 30 Jan 2012 124,608 miles

o/s rear bumper cap insecure

Fail 30 Jan 2012 124,608 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

o/s rear bumper cap insecure

Fail 31 Dec 2010 119,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Gearbox rear support bolts and bushes missing

Pass 31 Dec 2010 119,312 miles

Gearbox rear support bolts and bushes missing

Fail 4 Jan 2010 110,253 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 110,253 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 103,728 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 103,728 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 102,647 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 102,647 miles

Offside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 96,603 miles

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

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

corrosion started on brake pipes

corrosion started on underbody in various areas

Fail 8 Dec 2006 96,603 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

corrosion started on brake pipes

corrosion started on underbody in various areas

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
Full Mitsubishi L300 reliability report

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P599 ECJ is a 1997 Mitsubishi L300 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 P599 ECJ, 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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P599 ECJ is a 1997 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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