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J883 TNF

2005 Mitsubishi L300

Grey Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,944 mi
Last recorded138,944 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L300132,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ883 TNF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 138,944 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 133,960 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 133,886 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Near side and off side tyres starting to split

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 21 Feb 2012 133,800 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 132,831 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2011 132,831 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 131,921 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 130,729 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 127,649 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 127,644 miles

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

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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J883 TNF is a 2005 Mitsubishi L300 in Grey with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi L300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 132,831 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 J883 TNF, 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 21 years old, this Mitsubishi L300 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J883 TNF registered?

J883 TNF is a 2005 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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