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J296 ODE

1992 Mitsubishi L300

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

217,532 mi
Last recorded217,532 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2012
Typical for 1992 Mitsubishi L300124,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ296 ODE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2012 217,532 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 216,094 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 216,094 miles

Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 97,157 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 213,242 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 213,242 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 211,226 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 209,477 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 209,477 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 206,178 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 200,037 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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J296 ODE is a 1992 Mitsubishi L300 in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J296 ODE, 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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What year was J296 ODE registered?

J296 ODE is a 1992 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 29 June 1992.

Is J296 ODE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J296 ODE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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