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M378 DEX

1995 Mitsubishi L300

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

251,888 mi
Last recorded251,888 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi L300122,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM378 DEX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 251,888 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 249,960 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 248,633 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 245,903 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 233,161 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 220,861 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 215,671 miles

Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 215,627 miles

Centre Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2008 192,517 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 192,517 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 163,803 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 154,950 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 141,487 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake pipes rusty

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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M378 DEX is a 1995 Mitsubishi L300 in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 M378 DEX, 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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M378 DEX is a 1995 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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