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P623 TYJ

1996 Mitsubishi L300

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

137,372 mi
Last recorded137,372 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi L300115,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP623 TYJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2014 137,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 137,177 miles

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

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

rear + osf tyres perished

Pass 25 Jan 2012 136,478 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust system poor condition

general underbody slightly corroded

offside front and nearside rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 25 Jan 2012 136,476 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

exhaust system poor condition

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

Oil leak

general underbody slightly corroded

offside front and nearside rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 1 Feb 2011 136,168 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 135,703 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2010 135,702 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 133,551 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 133,551 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 123,715 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 111,284 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 111,279 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P623 TYJ is a 1996 Mitsubishi L300 in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P623 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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What year was P623 TYJ registered?

P623 TYJ is a 1996 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 12 November 1996.

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