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J239 NRU

1992 Mitsubishi L300

Bronze Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

221,363 mi
Last recorded221,363 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Mitsubishi L300124,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ239 NRU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1992
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 20 May 2026 221,363 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brakes pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 May 2025 218,296 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 215,713 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 212,918 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 209,866 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 207,414 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 205,009 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 200,543 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 197,585 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 191,949 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 186,715 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 181,936 miles

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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J239 NRU is a 1992 Mitsubishi L300 in Bronze with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1992 Mitsubishi L300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 124,873 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 J239 NRU, 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 34 years old, this Mitsubishi L300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J239 NRU is a 1992 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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