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K296 SAF

2004 Mitsubishi L300

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,667 mi
Last recorded93,667 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi L300126,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK296 SAF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 93,667 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 93,662 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 90,531 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

slight rear brake imbalance during application

Pass 4 Dec 2009 82,136 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 79,522 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 79,448 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 74,023 miles

both rack ends worn

Fail 19 Nov 2007 74,007 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both rack ends worn

Pass 21 Nov 2006 67,950 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 67,919 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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K296 SAF is a 2004 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi L300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 126,022 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 K296 SAF, 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 22 years old, this Mitsubishi L300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K296 SAF registered?

K296 SAF is a 2004 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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