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P892 DPA

1997 Mitsubishi L300

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

193,066 mi
Last recorded193,066 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi L300111,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP892 DPA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2010 193,066 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber is missing.

Nearside wiper blade bent, now straightened and splits on ends of offside wiper blade rubber.

Offside front tyre tread is wearing on outer edge.

Some blue smoke in exhaust

Sunb visor retained in up position by bulldog clip

Fail 5 Oct 2010 193,024 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber is missing.

Nearside wiper blade bent, now straightened and splits on ends of offside wiper blade rubber.

Offside front tyre tread is wearing on outer edge.

Some blue smoke in exhaust

Sunb visor retained in up position by bulldog clip

Pass 28 Jun 2008 177,584 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 160,976 miles

nearside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2006 143,881 miles

front brake discs are becoming heavily worn

steering rack has slight play in the offside inner joint

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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P892 DPA is a 1997 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 P892 DPA, 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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What year was P892 DPA registered?

P892 DPA is a 1997 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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