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P877 PLO

1997 Mitsubishi L300

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

229,259 mi
Last recorded229,259 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi L300111,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP877 PLO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 229,259 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 228,567 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2017 191,481 miles

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

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

Oil leak at engine ()

Fail 10 Apr 2017 191,481 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak at engine ()

Fail 25 Jan 2017 191,481 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired lamp hold (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 8 Feb 2016 163,699 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 127,264 miles

Rear half shaft seals slightly leaking

Fail 12 Aug 2014 127,222 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 117,329 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 117,329 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 96,162 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2009 95,642 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Various areas of corrosion to vehicle underside/chassis etc

Pass 10 May 2007 95,610 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2006 90,952 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Apr 2006 90,665 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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P877 PLO is a 1997 Mitsubishi L300 in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P877 PLO, 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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P877 PLO is a 1997 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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