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J982 NRU

2003 Mitsubishi L300

Silver Petrol 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

173,616 mi
Last recorded173,616 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi L300158,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ982 NRU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2015 173,616 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 169,078 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 164,703 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 160,005 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 157,020 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 157,020 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 155,422 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 153,389 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 153,378 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 145,447 miles

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 141,978 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 141,978 miles

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 125,065 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight 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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J982 NRU is a 2003 Mitsubishi L300 in Silver with a 2,477cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi L300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 158,498 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 J982 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 23 years old, this Mitsubishi L300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J982 NRU registered?

J982 NRU is a 2003 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 1 October 2003.

Is J982 NRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J982 NRU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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