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P621 TYJ

1996 Mitsubishi L300

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,402 mi
Last recorded75,402 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi L300115,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP621 TYJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 75,402 miles

both front wiper blades starting to split

fair amount of corrosion to underside of vehicle (Advise attention)

o/s/r bumper end cap missing (Advise attention)

o/s/r light unit has slight damage and has tape on lens

rear exhaust corroding and has slight blow

Pass 16 Mar 2011 72,768 miles

both front wheel bearings have some play

fair amount of hand brake travel

n/s/r tyre tread depth close to limit (Advise attention)

o/s/r bumper has some damage

o/s/r tyre tread depth on legal limit (Advise attention)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 72,665 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

both front wheel bearings have some play

fair amount of hand brake travel

n/s/r tyre tread depth close to limit (Advise attention)

o/s/r bumper has some damage

o/s/r tyre tread depth on legal limit (Advise attention)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 70,452 miles

both front anti roll bar links have some play

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 Mar 2010 70,448 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

both front anti roll bar links have some play

o/s/f brake pads getting low (Advise attention)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2009 68,808 miles

fair amount of handbrake travel

o/s/f brake rubbing sligthly

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 22 Feb 2008 65,995 miles

Front brake pads low.

N/s/f tyre side wall cracking.

O/s/f anti roll bar link has play.

Slight binding to o/s/f wheel.

Windscreen chipped in A zone.

Fail 22 Feb 2008 65,995 miles

Front brake pads low.

N/s/f tyre side wall cracking.

O/s/f anti roll bar link has play.

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Slight binding to o/s/f wheel.

Windscreen chipped in A zone.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 62,519 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight play

fair amount of front brake imbalance at 22%

fair amount of handbrake traval

Pass 12 Jan 2006 59,999 miles

Fair amount of handbrake travel. †

N/S/F tyre side walls cracking.

O/S/R and N/S/R lenses cracked.

Rear exhaust section missing.

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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P621 TYJ is a 1996 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P621 TYJ, 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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P621 TYJ is a 1996 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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