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M356 MWP

1995 Mitsubishi L300

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

108,164 mi
Last recorded108,164 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi L300122,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM356 MWP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2016 108,164 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive Canclled due to over heating ?? (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Step (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Step (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Step (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Water leak

Pass 11 Nov 2014 107,102 miles

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

corrosion to all brake pipes in places

corrosion to off side seat belt mounting in vehicle repaired under vehicle

near side front mud flap insecure

near side rear tyre 2mm

upon brake test on rear wheels pressing pedal tatchive effort brake pipe which failed test burst

Fail 31 Oct 2014 107,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion to all brake pipes in places

corrosion to off side seat belt mounting in vehicle repaired under vehicle

near side front mud flap insecure

near side rear tyre 2mm

upon brake test on rear wheels pressing pedal tatchive effort brake pipe which failed test burst

Pass 17 Oct 2013 105,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion under off side and near side front inner arches

slight play in steering rod from box to rack

Fail 16 Oct 2013 105,176 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion under off side and near side front inner arches

slight play in steering rod from box to rack

Pass 13 Sep 2012 103,155 miles

corrosion to off side front floor section and off side front section

no spare wheel fitted under vehicle at time of test

Fail 11 Sep 2012 103,148 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion to off side front floor section and off side front section

no spare wheel fitted under vehicle at time of test

Pass 12 Aug 2011 100,640 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 96,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

no spare wheel fitted under vehicle

service adjustment required to handbrake lever

slight play in steering box spindle to steering rack arm

Fail 26 Feb 2010 96,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

no spare wheel fitted under vehicle

service adjustment required to handbrake lever

slight play in steering box spindle to steering rack arm

Pass 27 Feb 2009 93,120 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

service adjustment required to handbrake lever fuel smell under vehicle no signs of fuel leak

Pass 5 Sep 2007 87,891 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 87,181 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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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M356 MWP is a 1995 Mitsubishi L300 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1995 Mitsubishi L300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 122,507 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 M356 MWP, 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 31 years old, this Mitsubishi L300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M356 MWP is a 1995 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 1 February 1995.

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