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P940 TGU

1997 Mitsubishi L300

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,265 mi
Last recorded138,265 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi L300111,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP940 TGU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2008 138,265 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 29 Sep 2008 138,261 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 14 Nov 2007 130,565 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 130,565 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 29 Oct 2007 130,497 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 122,349 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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P940 TGU is a 1997 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P940 TGU, 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 P940 TGU registered?

P940 TGU is a 1997 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P940 TGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P940 TGU shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P940 TGU have outstanding finance?

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